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, 2026Thursday44 days
Lunar New Year
February 16, 2026Monday90 days
Lunar New Year
February 17, 2026Tuesday91 days
Lunar New Year
February 18, 2026Wednesday92 days
Independence Movement Day
March 1, 2026Sunday103 days
Children's Day
May 5, 2026Tuesday168 days
Buddha's Birthday
May 24, 2026Sunday187 days
Memorial Day
June 6, 2026Saturday200 days
Liberation Day
August 15, 2026Saturday270 days
Chuseok
September 24, 2026Thursday310 days
Chuseok
September 25, 2026Friday311 days
Chuseok
September 26, 2026Saturday312 days
National Foundation Day
October 3, 2026Saturday319 days
Hangul Day
October 9, 2026Friday325 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026Friday402 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)