Holidays in South Korea in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in South Korea in 2026. 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 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Valentine's Day | South Korea February 14 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Seollal Holiday | South Korea February 16 2026, Monday |
National |
| Seollal | South Korea February 17 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Seollal Holiday | South Korea February 18 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Independence Movement Day | South Korea March 1 2026, Sunday |
National |
| March Equinox | South Korea March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Arbor Day | South Korea April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Labor Day | South Korea May 1 2026, Friday |
Local holiday |
| Children's Day | South Korea May 5 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Parents' Day | South Korea May 8 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Teacher's Day | South Korea May 15 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Buddha's Birthday | South Korea May 24 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Memorial Day | South Korea June 6 2026, Saturday |
National |
| June Solstice | South Korea June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Constitution Day | South Korea July 17 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Liberation Day | South Korea August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
| September Equinox | South Korea September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Chuseok Holiday | South Korea September 24 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Chuseok | South Korea September 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Chuseok Holiday | South Korea September 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Armed Forces Day | South Korea October 1 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| National Foundation Day | South Korea October 3 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Hangeul Proclamation Day | South Korea October 9 2026, Friday |
National |
| Halloween | South Korea October 31 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | South Korea December 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | South Korea December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | South Korea December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | South Korea December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in South Korea