Public holidays in South Korea
18 public holidays in South Korea between now and Sunday 10 October 2027, with the regional ones and every clock change.
The next public holiday in South Korea is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026
1 public holiday is left in South Korea in 2026. South Korea doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Upcoming public holidays in South Korea
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| Saturday 6 February 2027 | The day preceding Korean New Year | Nationwide |
| Sunday 7 February 2027 | Korean New Year | Nationwide |
| Monday 8 February 2027 | The second day of Korean New Year | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 9 February 2027 | Alternative holiday for Korean New Year | Nationwide |
| Monday 1 March 2027 | Independence Movement Day | Nationwide |
| Wednesday 5 May 2027 | Children's Day | Nationwide |
| Thursday 13 May 2027 | Buddha's Birthday | Nationwide |
| Sunday 6 June 2027 | Memorial Day | Nationwide |
| Sunday 15 August 2027 | Liberation Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 16 August 2027 | Alternative holiday for Liberation Day | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 14 September 2027 | The day preceding Chuseok | Nationwide |
| Wednesday 15 September 2027 | Chuseok | Nationwide |
| Thursday 16 September 2027 | The second day of Chuseok | Nationwide |
| Sunday 3 October 2027 | National Foundation Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 4 October 2027 | Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day | Nationwide |
| Saturday 9 October 2027 | Hangul Day | Nationwide |
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Upcoming public holidays and clock changes
1 place for the next 30 days, from Sat 10 Oct. Starred countries are in bold.
No public holidays or clock changes for these countries in the next 30 days.
Current time in South Korea
Clock changes in South Korea
Questions
When is the next public holiday in South Korea?
The next public holiday in South Korea is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
How many public holidays are left in 2026 in South Korea?
1 public holiday is left in South Korea in 2026.
When do the clocks change in South Korea?
South Korea doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Saturday 10 October 2026