South Korea public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (South Korea): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 16
- On a weekend
- 5
- Long weekends
- 9
South Korea public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 17 – February 19 | Tuesday | Korean New Year |
| March 1 | Sunday | Independence Movement Day |
| March 2 | Monday | Independence Movement Day (substitute day) |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Children's Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Buddha's Birthday |
| May 25 | Monday | Buddha's Birthday (substitute day) |
| June 6 | Saturday | Memorial Day |
| July 17 | Friday | Constitution Day |
| August 15 | Saturday | Liberation Day |
| August 17 | Monday | Liberation Day (substitute day) |
| September 24 – September 26 | Thursday | Korean Thanksgiving |
| October 3 | Saturday | National Foundation Day |
| October 5 | Monday | National Foundation Day (substitute day) |
| October 9 | Friday | Hangul Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- February 14 – February 196 days off · if you take Monday February 16 off
- February 17 – February 193 days off
- February 17 – February 226 days off · if you take Friday February 20 off
- February 28 – March 23 days off
- May 2 – May 54 days off · if you take Monday May 4 off
- May 23 – May 253 days off
- July 17 – July 193 days off
- August 15 – August 173 days off
- September 24 – September 274 days off
- October 3 – October 53 days off
- October 9 – October 113 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
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 2026?
South Korea has 16 public holidays in 2026; 5 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in South Korea?
Next public holiday (South Korea): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, South Korea has 9 long weekends of three days or more, and 4 more if you take one bridge day off.