National Holidays in South Korea (2022) 🇰🇷

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 2022?

South Korea has 20 public holidays in 2022.

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 2023?

South Korea will have 20 public holidays in 2023.

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.

2022 National Holidays in South Korea

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Saturday	New Year's Day
31 Jan	Monday	The day preceding Korean New Year
1 Feb	Tuesday	Korean New Year
2 Feb	Wednesday	The second day of Korean New Year
1 Mar	Tuesday	Independence Movement Day
9 Mar	Wednesday	Presidential Election Day
5 May	Thursday	Children's Day
8 May	Sunday	Buddha's Birthday
1 Jun	Wednesday	Local Election Day
6 Jun	Monday	Memorial Day
15 Aug	Monday	Liberation Day
9 Sep	Friday	The day preceding Chuseok
10 Sep	Saturday	Chuseok
11 Sep	Sunday	The second day of Chuseok
12 Sep	Monday	Alternative holiday for Chuseok
3 Oct	Monday	National Foundation Day
9 Oct	Sunday	Hangul Day
10 Oct	Monday	Alternative holiday for Hangul Day
25 Dec	Sunday	Christmas Day