Holiday Calendar
South Korea public holidays 2026
This page lists 12 major public holidays in South Korea for 2026, each with its exact date and weekday — useful for planning cross-border meetings, shipping cutoffs and business communication so nothing lands on the other side's day off.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thursday | 신정 New Year's Day |
| 2026-02-17 | Tuesday | 설날 Korean New Year |
| 2026-03-01 | Sunday | 3·1절 Independence Movement Day |
| 2026-05-05 | Tuesday | 어린이날 Children's Day |
| 2026-05-24 | Sunday | 석가탄신일 Buddha's Birthday |
| 2026-06-06 | Saturday | 현충일 Memorial Day |
| 2026-07-17 | Friday | 제헌절 Constitution Day |
| 2026-08-15 | Saturday | 광복절 Liberation Day |
| 2026-09-24 | Thursday | 추석 Korean Thanksgiving |
| 2026-10-03 | Saturday | 개천절 National Foundation Day |
| 2026-10-09 | Friday | 한글날 Hangul Day |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday | 기독탄신일 Christmas Day |
Quick answer
This page lists the major 2026 public holidays in South Korea with dates and weekdays. To check local times on a specific day or find overlapping working hours, continue into the converter and the meeting planner.
How to use this calendar
Scan the table before locking recurring meetings or project milestones; move shipping cutoffs to the last business day before a holiday; expect slower responses around multi-day breaks.
FAQ
What are the main public holidays in South Korea in 2026?
The table on this page lists 12 major public holidays with exact dates and weekdays; confirm multi-day breaks and substitute days with official announcements.
What should I plan around when working with South Korea?
Besides the time difference, avoid scheduling around public holidays: replies slow down before and after them, and logistics or banking can be delayed. Keep key meetings and shipping cutoffs clear of the dates listed here.
Where does this holiday data come from?
The data comes from a public holiday database and covers nationwide public holidays; regional variations, multi-day breaks and substitute days should be confirmed with official announcements.