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South Korea Public Holidays 2026-2027
South Korea has 11 public holidays in 2026 and 11 in 2027. The next upcoming holiday is Children's Day on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
2026 Holidays
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Korean New Year | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Independence Movement Day | Public Holiday |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Children's Day | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Buddha's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, June 6, 2026 | Memorial Day | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Liberation Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | Korean Thanksgiving | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | National Foundation Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | Hangul Day | Public Holiday |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
2027 Holidays
| Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, February 7, 2027 | Korean New Year | Public Holiday |
| Monday, March 1, 2027 | Independence Movement Day | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | Children's Day | Public Holiday |
| Thursday, May 13, 2027 | Buddha's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 | Memorial Day | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, August 15, 2027 | Liberation Day | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2027 | Korean Thanksgiving | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, October 3, 2027 | National Foundation Day | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, October 9, 2027 | Hangul Day | Public Holiday |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |