South Korean Public Holidays 2027
South Korean national holidays 2027 — official calendar for South Korea
12 public holidays · Official national calendar
South Korea observes 12 official public holidays in 2027, 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 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| February 7 | Sunday | Seollal (Lunar New Year) |
| March 1 | Monday | Independence Movement Day |
| May 5 | Wednesday | Children's Day |
| May 13 | Thursday | Buddha's Birthday |
| June 6 | Sunday | Memorial Day |
| July 17 | Saturday | Constitution Day |
| August 15 | Sunday | Liberation Day |
| September 14 | Tuesday | Chuseok (Harvest Festival) |
| October 3 | Sunday | National Foundation Day |
| October 9 | Saturday | Hangul Day |
| December 25 | Saturday | 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.