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Public holidays in South Korea in 2026
South Korea has 16 public holidays in 2026. 5 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. May has the most with 3.
2026 public holiday dates in South Korea
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Korean New Year |
| 1 March 2026 | Sundayweekend | Independence Movement Day |
| 2 March 2026 | Monday | Independence Movement Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 5 May 2026 | Tuesday | Children's Day |
| 24 May 2026 | Sundayweekend | Buddha's Birthday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Buddha's Birthday (substitute day)substitute |
| 6 June 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Memorial Day |
| 17 July 2026 | Friday | Constitution Day |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Liberation Day |
| 17 August 2026 | Monday | Liberation Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 24 September 2026 | Thursday | Korean Thanksgiving |
| 3 October 2026 | Saturdayweekend | National Foundation Day |
| 5 October 2026 | Monday | National Foundation Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 9 October 2026 | Friday | Hangul Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in South Korea in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Independence Movement Day (substitute day): Mon 2 MarchBuddha's Birthday (substitute day): Mon 25 MayConstitution Day: Fri 17 JulyLiberation Day (substitute day): Mon 17 AugustNational Foundation Day (substitute day): Mon 5 OctoberHangul Day: Fri 9 OctoberChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Independence Movement Day: Sunday 1 March 2026Buddha's Birthday: Sunday 24 May 2026Memorial Day: Saturday 6 June 2026Liberation Day: Saturday 15 August 2026National Foundation Day: Saturday 3 October 2026