About Presidential Election Day in South Korea

Presidential Election Day is a public holiday in South Korea. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Presidential Election Day: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2017 Tuesday Presidential Election Day Public Holiday
2022 Wednesday Presidential Election Day Public Holiday
2025 Tuesday Presidential Election Day Public Holiday
2030 Wednesday Presidential Election Day Public Holiday
2035 Wednesday Presidential Election Day Public Holiday

FAQ — Presidential Election Day in South Korea

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Presidential Election 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.

Last year, Presidential Election Day was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Presidential Election Day', 'date_iso': '2025-06-03', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 6, 3), 'date_display': '03 Jun 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Tuesday'} in South Korea.

Yes, Presidential Election 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 Presidential Election 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.

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