South Korea public holidays 2026
National/default jurisdiction calendar. State, provincial, religious and industry schedules can differ.
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| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2026-02-16 | The day preceding Korean New Year |
| 2026-02-17 | Korean New Year |
| 2026-02-18 | The second day of Korean New Year |
| 2026-03-01 | Independence Movement Day |
| 2026-03-02 | Alternative holiday for Independence Movement Day |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day |
| 2026-05-05 | Children's Day |
| 2026-05-24 | Buddha's Birthday |
| 2026-05-25 | Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday |
| 2026-06-03 | Local Election Day |
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-06 | Memorial Day |
| 2026-07-17 | Constitution Day |
| 2026-08-15 | Liberation Day |
| 2026-08-17 | Alternative holiday for Liberation Day |
| 2026-09-24 | The day preceding Chuseok |
| 2026-09-25 | Chuseok |
| 2026-09-26 | The second day of Chuseok |
| 2026-10-03 | National Foundation Day |
| 2026-10-05 | Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day |
| 2026-10-09 | Hangul Day |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
Generated from python-holidays 0.105, October 2, 2026. Observed dates are included when provided by the country calendar. Dates may change following official announcements. An entry does not establish closure of every business.
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Check official holiday information
For official public holiday rules, consult the government regulations and check announcements for exceptional or temporary holidays. South Korea National Law Information Center.
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