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, 2026Thursday154 days
Lunar New Year
February 16, 2026Monday200 days
Lunar New Year
February 17, 2026Tuesday201 days
Lunar New Year
February 18, 2026Wednesday202 days
Independence Movement Day
March 1, 2026Sunday213 days
Children's Day
May 5, 2026Tuesday278 days
Buddha's Birthday
May 24, 2026Sunday297 days
Memorial Day
June 6, 2026Saturday310 days
Liberation Day
August 15, 2026Saturday380 days
Chuseok
September 24, 2026Thursday420 days
Chuseok
September 25, 2026Friday421 days
Chuseok
September 26, 2026Saturday422 days
National Foundation Day
October 3, 2026Saturday429 days
Hangul Day
October 9, 2026Friday435 days
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026Friday512 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)