🇰🇷 Buddha's Birthday in South Korea

Buddha's Birthday is a public holiday observed in South Korea. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in South Korea.

This year, Buddha's Birthday falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': "Buddha's Birthday", 'date_iso': '2026-05-24', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 5, 24), 'date_display': '24 May 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Sunday'} in South Korea.

Next year, Buddha's Birthday will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': "Buddha's Birthday", 'date_iso': '2027-05-13', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 5, 13), 'date_display': '13 May 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in South Korea. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Yes, Buddha's Birthday is recognized as a public holiday in South Korea. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Buddha's Birthday from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The South Korea holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.