National Holidays in South Korea (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.
| Date | Holiday Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | New Year's Day | |
| Saturday | The day preceding Korean New Year | |
| Sunday | Korean New Year | |
| Monday | The second day of Korean New Year | |
| Tuesday | Alternative holiday for Korean New Year | |
| Wednesday | Independence Movement Day | |
| Friday | Children's Day | |
| Saturday | Buddha's Birthday | |
| Monday | Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday | |
| Tuesday | Memorial Day | |
| Tuesday | Liberation Day | |
| Thursday | The day preceding Chuseok | |
| Friday | Chuseok | |
| Saturday | The second day of Chuseok | |
| Monday | Temporary Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday | National Foundation Day | |
| Monday | Hangul Day | |
| Monday | Christmas Day |
