National Holidays in South Korea (2024) 🇰🇷

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 2024?

South Korea has 20 public holidays in 2024.

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 2025?

South Korea will have 20 public holidays in 2025.

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.

2024 National Holidays in South Korea

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