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Public Holidays in South Korea — 2026
South Korea observes 18 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | 새해 | Nationwide |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | Lunar New Year | 설날 | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Lunar New Year | 설날 | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | Lunar New Year | 설날 | Nationwide |
| Monday, March 2, 2026 | Independence Movement Day | 3·1절 | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | 노동절 | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Children's Day | 어린이날 | Nationwide |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Buddha's Birthday | 부처님 오신 날 | Nationwide |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | Local Election Day | 지방 선거일 | Nationwide |
| Saturday, June 6, 2026 | Memorial Day | 현충일 | Nationwide |
| Friday, July 17, 2026 | Constitution Day | 제헌절 | Nationwide |
| Monday, August 17, 2026 | Liberation Day | 광복절 | Nationwide |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Chuseok | 추석 | Nationwide |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | Chuseok | 추석 | Nationwide |
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Chuseok | 추석 | Nationwide |
| Monday, October 5, 2026 | National Foundation Day | 개천절 | Nationwide |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | Hangul Day | 한글날 | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | 크리스마스 | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 17 |
| March | 21 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 18 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 20 |
| September | 20 |
| October | 20 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 22 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Saturday, February 6, 2027 | Lunar New Year |
| Monday, February 8, 2027 | Lunar New Year |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2027 | Lunar New Year |
| Monday, March 1, 2027 | Independence Movement Day |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | Children's Day |
| Thursday, May 13, 2027 | Buddha's Birthday |
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | Memorial Day |
| Monday, July 19, 2027 | Constitution Day |
| Monday, August 16, 2027 | Liberation Day |
| Tuesday, September 14, 2027 | Chuseok |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2027 | Chuseok |
| Thursday, September 16, 2027 | Chuseok |
| Monday, October 4, 2027 | National Foundation Day |
| Monday, October 11, 2027 | Hangul Day |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.