Public holidays in South Korea, 2028
12 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for South Korea drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: New Year's Day on Saturday 1 January.
2028 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Saturday |
| 27 January | Korean New Year | Thursday |
| 1 March | Independence Movement Day | Wednesday |
| 2 May | Buddha's Birthday | Tuesday |
| 5 May | Children's Day | Friday |
| 6 June | Memorial Day | Tuesday |
| 17 July | Constitution Day | Monday |
| 15 August | Liberation Day | Tuesday |
| 2 October | Korean Thanksgiving | Monday |
| 3 October | National Foundation Day | Tuesday |
| 9 October | Hangul Day | Monday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Monday |
Questions
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2028?
12 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in South Korea?
New Year's Day, on Saturday 1 January 2028.
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.