Public Holidays in South Korea 2026 🇰🇷

Q: Is today a public holiday in South Korea?

Today is not listed as a public holiday in South Korea . The next upcoming holiday and the full year's schedule are visible in the table above.

Q: Do all parts of South Korea observe the same public holidays?

National public holidays apply across all of South Korea , but many countries also have regional or state-level holidays observed only in certain provinces or territories. Any sub-national holidays are listed separately above when available.

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This year, South Korea observes 20 public holidays, with 20 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is National Foundation Day on 03 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was The second day of Chuseok. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for South Korea.

Date		Holiday Name
03 Oct	Saturday	National Foundation Day
05 Oct	Monday	Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day
09 Oct	Friday	Hangul Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day

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FAQ — Public Holidays in South Korea

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There are 4 public holidays in South Korea during 2026, listed in the table above with dates, weekday names, and holiday types (fixed-date, movable, religious, secular, regional, etc.). Cross-reference with the South Korea 2026 calendar for a month-by-month view.

Today is not listed as a public holiday in South Korea. The next upcoming holiday and the full year's schedule are visible in the table above.

The next public holiday in South Korea is National Foundation Day. Days, dates and weekday names for every upcoming holiday this year are in the table above.

On most national public holidays in South Korea, banks, government offices and many schools close, and retail/transit hours may be reduced. Coverage varies by holiday — some are observed only by certain industries or regions. Click any holiday in the table above for specifics.

National public holidays apply across all of South Korea, but many countries also have regional or state-level holidays observed only in certain provinces or territories. Any sub-national holidays are listed separately above when available.

Yes — each holiday detail page offers an iCal (.ics) export you can import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. Click any holiday from the table above to get its iCal link, or use the South Korea year calendar for a visual overview.

Public Holidays in South Korea 2026 🇰🇷

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FAQ — Public Holidays in South Korea

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