Public holidays in South Korea, 2027
12 public holidays, 5 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for South Korea drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Friday |
| 7 February | Korean New Year | Sunday |
| 1 March | Independence Movement Day | Monday |
| 5 May | Children's Day | Wednesday |
| 13 May | Buddha's Birthday | Thursday |
| 6 June | Memorial Day | Sunday |
| 17 July | Constitution Day | Saturday |
| 15 August | Liberation Day | Sunday |
| 14 September | Korean Thanksgiving | Tuesday |
| 3 October | National Foundation Day | Sunday |
| 9 October | Hangul Day | Saturday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2027?
12 nationwide public holidays, 5 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in South Korea?
New Year's Day, on Friday 1 January 2027.
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.