National Holidays in South Korea (2026) 🇰🇷
South Korea observes 20 public holidays this year, with 20 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day. The most recent was National Foundation Day.
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This year, South Korea observes 20 public holidays, with 20 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day on 5 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was National Foundation Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for South Korea.
2026 National Holidays in South Korea
| Date | Holiday Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | New Year's Day | |
| Monday | The day preceding Korean New Year | |
| Tuesday | Korean New Year | |
| Wednesday | The second day of Korean New Year | |
| Sunday | Independence Movement Day | |
| Monday | Alternative holiday for Independence Movement Day | |
| Tuesday | Children's Day | |
| Sunday | Buddha's Birthday | |
| Monday | Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday | |
| Wednesday | Local Election Day | |
| Saturday | Memorial Day | |
| Saturday | Liberation Day | |
| Monday | Alternative holiday for Liberation Day | |
| Thursday | The day preceding Chuseok | |
| Friday | Chuseok | |
| Saturday | The second day of Chuseok | |
| Saturday | National Foundation Day | |
| Monday | Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day | |
| Friday | Hangul Day | |
| Friday | Christmas Day |
