2026 Holidays🇰🇷 South Korea
Complete list of 15 public holidays in South Korea for 2026. 365 days total, 53 weeks.
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January 2026
New Year's Day
새해
Thu, Jan 1
Public
February 2026
Lunar New Year
설날
Mon, Feb 16
Public
Lunar New Year
설날
Tue, Feb 17
Public
Lunar New Year
설날
Wed, Feb 18
Public
March 2026
Independence Movement Day
3·1절
Sun, Mar 1
Public
May 2026
Children's Day
어린이날
Tue, May 5
Public
Buddha's Birthday
부처님 오신 날
Sun, May 24
Public
June 2026
Memorial Day
현충일
Sat, Jun 6
Public
August 2026
Liberation Day
광복절
Sat, Aug 15
Public
September 2026
Chuseok
추석
Thu, Sep 24
Public
Chuseok
추석
Fri, Sep 25
Public
Chuseok
추석
Sat, Sep 26
Public
October 2026
National Foundation Day
개천절
Sat, Oct 3
Public
Hangul Day
한글날
Fri, Oct 9
Public
December 2026
Christmas Day
크리스마스
Fri, Dec 25
Public
2026 Seasons
Spring
Spring Equinox
Mar 20
Summer
Summer Solstice
Jun 21
Fall
Fall Equinox
Sep 22
Winter
Winter Solstice
Dec 21
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays are in 2026 for South Korea?
South Korea has 15 public holidays in 2026. These include federal holidays, regional holidays, and observances.
When is the first holiday in 2026?
The first holiday in 2026 is New Year's Day on January 1.
Are these holidays accurate for 2026?
Yes, our holiday data comes from official government sources via the Nager.Date API and is updated regularly to ensure accuracy.
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