PUBLIC HOLIDAY GUIDE

South Korea public holidays in 2026

18 listed dates. Use them to plan around public closures, busy travel periods, and local celebrations.

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Holiday dates

Regional dates are marked and may apply only in the listed areas.

  1. New Year's Day
  2. Lunar New Year
  3. Lunar New Year
  4. Lunar New Year
  5. Independence Movement Day
  6. Labour Day
  7. Children's Day
  8. Buddha's Birthday
  9. Local Election Day
  10. Memorial Day
  11. Constitution Day
  12. Liberation Day
  13. Chuseok
  14. Chuseok
  15. Chuseok
  16. National Foundation Day
  17. Hangul Day
  18. Christmas Day