Calendar
Public holidays in South Korea (2026)
Public holidays
South Korea has 18 public holidays in 2026.
Next up: 제헌절 — Friday, July 17, 2026 (in 15 days).
| Jan 1, 2026 | 새해 (New Year's Day) |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | 설날 (Lunar New Year) |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 설날 (Lunar New Year) |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 설날 (Lunar New Year) |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3·1절 (Independence Movement Day) |
| May 1, 2026 | 노동절 (Labour Day) |
| May 5, 2026 | 어린이날 (Children's Day) |
| May 25, 2026 | 부처님 오신 날 (Buddha's Birthday) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 지방 선거일 (Local Election Day) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 현충일 (Memorial Day) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 제헌절 (Constitution Day) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 광복절 (Liberation Day) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 추석 (Chuseok) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 추석 (Chuseok) |
| Sep 26, 2026 | 추석 (Chuseok) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 개천절 (National Foundation Day) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 한글날 (Hangul Day) |
| Dec 25, 2026 | 크리스마스 (Christmas Day) |
Updated July 2, 2026
Common questions
When is the next public holiday in South Korea?
제헌절, on Friday, July 17, 2026 (in 15 days).
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?
South Korea has 18 public holidays in 2026; see the full list above with dates and local names.