South Korean Public Holidays 2026
South Korean national holidays 2026 — official calendar for South Korea
12 public holidays · Official national calendar
South Korea observes 12 official public holidays in 2026, 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 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Seollal (Lunar New Year) |
| March 1 | Sunday | Independence Movement Day |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Buddha's Birthday |
| June 6 | Saturday | Memorial Day |
| July 17 | Friday | Constitution Day |
| August 15 | Saturday | Liberation Day |
| September 24 | Thursday | Chuseok (Harvest Festival) |
| October 3 | Saturday | National Foundation Day |
| October 9 | Friday | Hangul Day |
| December 25 | Friday | 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.