National Holidays in South Korea (2029) 🇰🇷

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 2029?

South Korea has 20 public holidays in 2029.

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: What are the upcoming public holidays in South Korea?

The next 5 public holidays in South Korea:Monday, January 1, 2029: New Year's DayMonday, February 12, 2029: The day preceding Korean New YearTuesday, February 13, 2029: Korean New YearWednesday, February 14, 2029: The second day of Korean New YearThursday, March 1, 2029: Independence Movement Day

Q: How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2030?

South Korea will have 20 public holidays in 2030.

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.

2029 National Holidays in South Korea

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Monday	New Year's Day
12 Feb	Monday	The day preceding Korean New Year
13 Feb	Tuesday	Korean New Year
14 Feb	Wednesday	The second day of Korean New Year
1 Mar	Thursday	Independence Movement Day
5 May	Saturday	Children's Day
7 May	Monday	Alternative holiday for Children's Day
20 May	Sunday	Buddha's Birthday
21 May	Monday	Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday
6 Jun	Wednesday	Memorial Day
15 Aug	Wednesday	Liberation Day
21 Sep	Friday	The day preceding Chuseok
22 Sep	Saturday	Chuseok
23 Sep	Sunday	The second day of Chuseok
24 Sep	Monday	Alternative holiday for Chuseok
3 Oct	Wednesday	National Foundation Day
9 Oct	Tuesday	Hangul Day
25 Dec	Tuesday	Christmas Day