Republic of Korea Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Republic of Korea for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
February
Mon 16
Seollal Holiday
Public holiday
Tue 17
Seollal
Public holiday
Wed 18
Seollal Holiday
Public holiday
March
Sun 1
Independence Movement Day
Public holiday
Mon 2
Day off for Independence Movement Day
Public holiday
April
Sun 5
Arbor Day
Observance
May
Fri 1
Labor Day
Public holiday
Tue 5
Children's Day
Public holiday
Fri 8
Parents' Day
Observance
Fri 15
Teacher's Day
Observance
Sun 24
Buddha’s Birthday
Public holiday
Mon 25
Day off for Buddha’s Birthday
Public holiday
June
Sat 6
Memorial Day
Public holiday
July
Fri 17
Constitution Day
Observance
August
Sat 15
Liberation Day
Public holiday
September
Thu 24
Chuseok Holiday
Public holiday
Fri 25
Chuseok
Public holiday
Sat 26
Chuseok Holiday
Public holiday
October
Thu 1
Armed Forces Day
Observance
Sat 3
National Foundation Day
Public holiday
Fri 9
Hangeul Proclamation Day
Public holiday
December
Thu 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Thu 31
New Year's Eve
Observance