South Korea public holidays 2028
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 1
- Long weekends
- 6
South Korea public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| January 27 – January 29 | Thursday | Korean New Year |
| March 1 | Wednesday | Independence Movement Day |
| May 2 | Tuesday | Buddha's Birthday |
| May 5 | Friday | Children's Day |
| June 6 | Tuesday | Memorial Day |
| July 17 | Monday | Constitution Day |
| August 15 | Tuesday | Liberation Day |
| October 2 – October 4 | Monday | Korean Thanksgiving |
| October 3 | Tuesday | National Foundation Day |
| October 5 | Thursday | National Foundation Day (substitute day) |
| October 5 | Thursday | Korean Thanksgiving (substitute day) |
| October 9 | Monday | Hangul Day |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2028
- January 27 – January 304 days off
- April 29 – May 24 days off · if you take Monday May 1 off
- May 5 – May 73 days off
- June 3 – June 64 days off · if you take Monday June 5 off
- July 15 – July 173 days off
- August 12 – August 154 days off · if you take Monday August 14 off
- September 30 – October 56 days off
- September 30 – October 910 days off · if you take Friday October 6 off
- October 7 – October 93 days off
- December 23 – December 253 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 2028?
South Korea has 14 public holidays in 2028; 1 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2028?
In 2028, South Korea has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 4 more if you take one bridge day off.