South Korea 2026

Complete list of public holidays for 2026

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New Year's Day

January 1, 2026 • Thursday

Public Holidays 2026

All public holidays in South Korea for 2026

HolidayDateDayStatus
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026Thursday203 days
Lunar New Year
February 16, 2026Monday249 days
Lunar New Year
February 17, 2026Tuesday250 days
Lunar New Year
February 18, 2026Wednesday251 days
Independence Movement Day
March 1, 2026Sunday262 days
Children's Day
May 5, 2026Tuesday327 days
Buddha's Birthday
May 24, 2026Sunday346 days
Memorial Day
June 6, 2026Saturday359 days
Liberation Day
August 15, 2026Saturday429 days
Chuseok
September 24, 2026Thursday469 days
Chuseok
September 25, 2026Friday470 days
Chuseok
September 26, 2026Saturday471 days
National Foundation Day
October 3, 2026Saturday478 days
Hangul Day
October 9, 2026Friday484 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026Friday561 days
2026

2026 Holiday Statistics for South Korea

15
Total Holidays
6
Weekend Holidays
1
Monday Holidays
3
Friday Holidays

6 holidays fall on weekends in 2026

4 holidays create long weekend opportunities

⏳ Planning ahead for 2026 (1 year from now)