South Korea public holidays 2024
- Public holidays
- 13
- On a weekend
- 2
- Long weekends
- 5
South Korea public holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Monday | New Year's Day |
| February 10 – February 12 | Saturday | Korean New Year |
| February 12 | Monday | Korean New Year (substitute day) |
| March 1 | Friday | Independence Movement Day |
| May 5 | Sunday | Children's Day |
| May 6 | Monday | Children's Day (substitute day) |
| May 15 | Wednesday | Buddha's Birthday |
| June 6 | Thursday | Memorial Day |
| August 15 | Thursday | Liberation Day |
| September 16 – September 18 | Monday | Korean Thanksgiving |
| October 3 | Thursday | National Foundation Day |
| October 9 | Wednesday | Hangul Day |
| December 25 | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2024
- December 30 – January 13 days off
- February 10 – February 123 days off
- March 1 – March 33 days off
- May 4 – May 63 days off
- June 6 – June 94 days off · if you take Friday June 7 off
- August 15 – August 184 days off · if you take Friday August 16 off
- September 14 – September 185 days off
- October 3 – October 64 days off · if you take Friday October 4 off
Other dates (not official days off)
| July 17 | Wednesday | Constitution Day |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2024?
South Korea has 13 public holidays in 2024; 2 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2024?
In 2024, South Korea has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.