🇰🇷 National Foundation Day in South Korea

National Foundation Day 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, National Foundation Day falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'National Foundation Day', 'date_iso': '2026-10-03', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 10, 3), 'date_display': '03 Oct 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Saturday'} in South Korea.

Next year, National Foundation Day will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'National Foundation Day', 'date_iso': '2027-10-03', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 10, 3), 'date_display': '03 Oct 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Sunday'} in South Korea. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, National Foundation Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'National Foundation Day', 'date_iso': '2025-10-03', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 10, 3), 'date_display': '03 Oct 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Friday'} in South Korea.

Yes, National Foundation Day 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 National Foundation Day 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.