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Public holidays in South Korea in 2027
South Korea has 18 public holidays in 2027. 7 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. October has the most with 4.
2027 public holiday dates in South Korea
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| 7 February 2027 | Sundayweekend | Korean New Year |
| 9 February 2027 | Tuesday | Korean New Year (substitute day)substitute |
| 1 March 2027 | Monday | Independence Movement Day |
| 5 May 2027 | Wednesday | Children's Day |
| 13 May 2027 | Thursday | Buddha's Birthday |
| 6 June 2027 | Sundayweekend | Memorial Day |
| 17 July 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Constitution Day |
| 19 July 2027 | Monday | Constitution Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 15 August 2027 | Sundayweekend | Liberation Day |
| 16 August 2027 | Monday | Liberation Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 14 September 2027 | Tuesday | Korean Thanksgiving |
| 3 October 2027 | Sundayweekend | National Foundation Day |
| 4 October 2027 | Monday | National Foundation Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 9 October 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Hangul Day |
| 11 October 2027 | Monday | Hangul Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 25 December 2027 | Saturdayweekend | Christmas Day |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day)substitute |
Long weekends in South Korea in 2027
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2027, each giving a three-day weekend.
New Year's Day: Fri 1 JanuaryIndependence Movement Day: Mon 1 MarchConstitution Day (substitute day): Mon 19 JulyLiberation Day (substitute day): Mon 16 AugustNational Foundation Day (substitute day): Mon 4 OctoberHangul Day (substitute day): Mon 11 OctoberChristmas Day (substitute day): Mon 27 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2027
Korean New Year: Sunday 7 February 2027Memorial Day: Sunday 6 June 2027Constitution Day: Saturday 17 July 2027Liberation Day: Sunday 15 August 2027National Foundation Day: Sunday 3 October 2027Hangul Day: Saturday 9 October 2027Christmas Day: Saturday 25 December 2027