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Is today a public holiday in South Korea?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in South Korea. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Asia/Seoul time
South Korea, this month public holiday
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in South Korea?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in South Korea.

Next public holiday in South Korea

Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Hangul Day on 9 October 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in South Korea

HolidayDateWhen
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Korean New YearSunday 7 February 2027in 113 days
Korean New Year (substitute day)substituteTuesday 9 February 2027in 115 days
Independence Movement DayMonday 1 March 2027in 135 days
Children's DayWednesday 5 May 2027in 200 days

Public holidays in South Korea in 2026

South Korea has 16 public holidays in 2026. 5 fall on a weekend. 1 is still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
17 February 2026TuesdayKorean New Year
1 March 2026SundayweekendIndependence Movement Day
2 March 2026MondayIndependence Movement Day (substitute day)substitute
5 May 2026TuesdayChildren's Day
24 May 2026SundayweekendBuddha's Birthday
25 May 2026MondayBuddha's Birthday (substitute day)substitute
6 June 2026SaturdayweekendMemorial Day
17 July 2026FridayConstitution Day
15 August 2026SaturdayweekendLiberation Day
17 August 2026MondayLiberation Day (substitute day)substitute
24 September 2026ThursdayKorean Thanksgiving
3 October 2026SaturdayweekendNational Foundation Day
5 October 2026MondayNational Foundation Day (substitute day)substitute
9 October 2026FridayHangul Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day

Long weekends in South Korea in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in South Korea in 2027

South Korea has 18 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in South Korea

Is today a public holiday in South Korea?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in South Korea, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in South Korea?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in South Korea.

What is the next public holiday in South Korea?

The next public holiday in South Korea is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.

How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?

South Korea has 16 public holidays in 2026. 5 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 1 are still to come this year.

Does South Korea move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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