South Korea public holidays 2028
National/default jurisdiction calendar. State, provincial, religious and industry schedules can differ.
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| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2028-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2028-01-26 | The day preceding Korean New Year |
| 2028-01-27 | Korean New Year |
| 2028-01-28 | The second day of Korean New Year |
| 2028-03-01 | Independence Movement Day |
| 2028-04-12 | National Assembly Election Day |
| 2028-05-01 | Labor Day |
| 2028-05-02 | Buddha's Birthday |
| 2028-05-05 | Children's Day |
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2028-06-06 | Memorial Day |
| 2028-07-17 | Constitution Day |
| 2028-08-15 | Liberation Day |
| 2028-10-02 | The day preceding Chuseok |
| 2028-10-03 | Chuseok; National Foundation Day |
| 2028-10-04 | The second day of Chuseok |
| 2028-10-05 | Alternative holiday for Chuseok |
| 2028-10-09 | Hangul Day |
| 2028-12-25 | 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.
Holiday Weave dates are generated from python-holidays; the official link is provided for verification and is not the source of an automatic live feed.