National Holidays in South Korea (2026) 🇰🇷

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 41 days.

Q: How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?

South Korea has 20 public holidays in 2026.

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 — 29 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in South Korea?

The next 5 public holidays in South Korea:Saturday, August 15, 2026: Liberation DayMonday, August 17, 2026: Alternative holiday for Liberation DayThursday, September 24, 2026: The day preceding ChuseokFriday, September 25, 2026: ChuseokSaturday, September 26, 2026: The second day of Chuseok

Q: How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2027?

South Korea will have 20 public holidays in 2027.

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.

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This year, South Korea observes 20 public holidays, with 20 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Liberation Day on 15 Aug. The most recently passed holiday was Memorial Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for South Korea.

2026 National Holidays in South Korea

Date		Holiday Name
15 Aug	Saturday	Liberation Day
17 Aug	Monday	Alternative holiday for Liberation Day
24 Sep	Thursday	The day preceding Chuseok
25 Sep	Friday	Chuseok
26 Sep	Saturday	The second day of Chuseok
3 Oct	Saturday	National Foundation Day
5 Oct	Monday	Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day
9 Oct	Friday	Hangul Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day