National Holidays in South Korea (2021) 🇰🇷

Q: When is the next public holiday in South Korea?

The next public holiday in South Korea is Liberation Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — in 40 days.

Q: How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2021?

South Korea has 20 public holidays in 2021.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in South Korea?

The most recent public holiday in South Korea was Memorial Day on Saturday, June 6, 2026 — 30 days ago.

Q: How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2022?

South Korea will have 20 public holidays in 2022.

South Korea observes 20 public holidays this year, with 20 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Liberation Day. The most recent was Memorial Day.

2021 National Holidays in South Korea

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Friday	New Year's Day
11 Feb	Thursday	The day preceding Korean New Year
12 Feb	Friday	Korean New Year
13 Feb	Saturday	The second day of Korean New Year
1 Mar	Monday	Independence Movement Day
5 May	Wednesday	Children's Day
19 May	Wednesday	Buddha's Birthday
6 Jun	Sunday	Memorial Day
15 Aug	Sunday	Liberation Day
16 Aug	Monday	Alternative holiday for Liberation Day
20 Sep	Monday	The day preceding Chuseok
21 Sep	Tuesday	Chuseok
22 Sep	Wednesday	The second day of Chuseok
3 Oct	Sunday	National Foundation Day
4 Oct	Monday	Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day
9 Oct	Saturday	Hangul Day
11 Oct	Monday	Alternative holiday for Hangul Day
25 Dec	Saturday	Christmas Day