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South Korea Public Holidays 2026

South Korea observes 12 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.

2026 at a glance

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January

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February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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August

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September

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October

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November

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December

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All holidays in 2026

DateDayHolidayType
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic
Feb 17TuesdayKorean New YearPublic
Mar 1SundayIndependence Movement DayPublic
May 5TuesdayChildren's DayPublic
May 24SundayBuddha's BirthdayPublic
Jun 6SaturdayMemorial DayPublic
Jul 17FridayConstitution DayPublic
Aug 15SaturdayLiberation DayPublic
Sep 24ThursdayKorean ThanksgivingPublic
Oct 3SaturdayNational Foundation DayPublic
Oct 9FridayHangul DayPublic
Dec 25FridayChristmas DayPublic

Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026

About public holidays in South Korea

Public holidays in South Korea are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?
South Korea has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
What is the next public holiday in South Korea?
The next public holiday in South Korea is Liberation Day on August 15, 2026.
Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in South Korea?
On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in South Korea close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.

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