Holidays in South Korea in 2025
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in South Korea in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting South Korea.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | South Korea January 1 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| Seollal Holiday | South Korea January 28 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| Seollal | South Korea January 29 2025, Wednesday |
National |
| Seollal Holiday | South Korea January 30 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | South Korea February 14 2025, Friday |
Observance |
| Independence Movement Day | South Korea March 1 2025, Saturday |
National |
| March Equinox | South Korea March 20 2025, Thursday |
Seasonal |
| Arbor Day | South Korea April 5 2025, Saturday |
Observance |
| Labor Day | South Korea May 1 2025, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| Children's Day | South Korea May 5 2025, Monday |
National |
| Buddha's Birthday | South Korea May 5 2025, Monday |
National |
| Parents' Day | South Korea May 8 2025, Thursday |
Observance |
| Teacher's Day | South Korea May 15 2025, Thursday |
Observance |
| Memorial Day | South Korea June 6 2025, Friday |
National |
| June Solstice | South Korea June 21 2025, Saturday |
Seasonal |
| Constitution Day | South Korea July 17 2025, Thursday |
Observance |
| Liberation Day | South Korea August 15 2025, Friday |
National |
| September Equinox | South Korea September 23 2025, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Armed Forces Day | South Korea October 1 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| National Foundation Day | South Korea October 3 2025, Friday |
National |
| Chuseok Holiday | South Korea October 5 2025, Sunday |
National |
| Chuseok | South Korea October 6 2025, Monday |
National |
| Chuseok Holiday | South Korea October 7 2025, Tuesday |
National |
| Hangeul Proclamation Day | South Korea October 9 2025, Thursday |
National |
| Halloween | South Korea October 31 2025, Friday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | South Korea December 22 2025, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Korea December 24 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Korea December 25 2025, Thursday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Korea December 31 2025, Wednesday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in South Korea