Public holidays in South Korea, 2026
12 public holidays, 7 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for South Korea drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 17 February | Korean New Year | Tuesday |
| 1 March | Independence Movement Day | Sunday |
| 5 May | Children's Day | Tuesday |
| 24 May | Buddha's Birthday | Sunday |
| 6 June | Memorial Day | Saturday |
| 17 July | Constitution Day | Friday |
| 15 August | Liberation Day | Saturday |
| 24 September | Korean Thanksgiving | Thursday |
| 3 October | National Foundation Day | Saturday |
| 9 October | Hangul Day | Friday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?
12 nationwide public holidays, 7 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in South Korea?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.