South Korea Public Holidays in 2026
Below is the list of official public holidays in South Korea for the year 2026:
January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
February 16 (Monday) – Seollal Holiday
February 17 (Tuesday) – Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year)
February 18 (Wednesday) – Seollal Holiday
March 1 (Sunday) – Independence Movement Day
March 2 (Monday) – Substitute Holiday for Independence Movement Day
May 5 (Tuesday) – Children’s Day
May 24 (Sunday) – Buddha’s Birthday
May 25 (Monday) – Substitute Holiday for Buddha’s Birthday
June 6 (Saturday) – Memorial Day
August 15 (Saturday) – Liberation Day
August 17 (Monday) – Substitute Holiday for Liberation Day
September 24 (Thursday) – Chuseok Holiday
September 25 (Friday) – Chuseok
September 26 (Saturday) – Chuseok Holiday
October 3 (Saturday) – National Foundation Day
October 5 (Monday) – Substitute Holiday for National Foundation Day
October 9 (Friday) – Hangeul Day
December 25 (Friday) – Christmas Day
Please note: Temporary or substitute holidays may change annually based on government decisions. Always check official announcements for the most up-to-date information.