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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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