Public holidays in South Korea, 2026
South Korea has 12 public holidays in 2026. The next one is 광복절 on 15 August, a Saturday. 5 fall on a weekend, so 7 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | 신정 |
| 17 February | Tuesday | 설날 |
| 1 March | Sundayweekend | 3·1절 |
| 5 May | Tuesday | 어린이날 |
| 24 May | Sundayweekend | 석가탄신일 |
| 6 June | Saturdayweekend | 현충일 |
| 17 July | Friday | 제헌절 |
| 15 August | Saturdayweekend | 광복절 |
| 24 September | Thursday | 추석 |
| 3 October | Saturdayweekend | 개천절 |
| 9 October | Friday | 한글날 |
| 25 December | Friday | 기독탄신일 |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, South Korea's 12 holidays give 7 actual days away from work , because 5 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?
12, of which 7 fall on a working day and 5 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in South Korea fall on a weekend in 2026?
3·1절 (1 March, Sunday), 석가탄신일 (24 May, Sunday), 현충일 (6 June, Saturday), 광복절 (15 August, Saturday), 개천절 (3 October, Saturday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.