South Korean Public Holidays 2025
South Korean national holidays 2025 — official calendar for South Korea
11 public holidays · Official national calendar
South Korea observes 11 official public holidays in 2025, including New Year's Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year), Independence Movement Day. On these dates, government offices, banks, and most schools are closed. Dates are sourced from the official national calendar.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year's Day |
| January 29 | Wednesday | Seollal (Lunar New Year) |
| March 1 | Saturday | Independence Movement Day |
| May 5 | Monday | Children's Day |
| May 5 | Monday | Buddha's Birthday |
| June 6 | Friday | Memorial Day |
| August 15 | Friday | Liberation Day |
| October 3 | Friday | National Foundation Day |
| October 5 | Sunday | Chuseok (Harvest Festival) |
| October 9 | Thursday | Hangul Day |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day |
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Holiday data is sourced from official government calendars and may vary by region or state. Some countries have additional regional public holidays not listed here. Always verify with your local authority.