Holiday Calendar
South Korea public holidays 2026
This page lists 22 public-holiday dates (including 4 substitute 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 | 1월 1일（신정） New Year's Day |
| 2026-02-16 | Monday | 설날 연휴 Seollal holiday |
| 2026-02-17 | Tuesday | 설날 Seollal (Lunar New Year) |
| 2026-02-18 | Wednesday | 설날 연휴 Seollal holiday |
| 2026-03-01 | Sunday | 3·1절 Independence Movement Day |
| 2026-03-02 | Monday | 대체공휴일(3·1절) Substitute holiday (Independence Movement Day) Substitute holiday |
| 2026-05-01 | Friday | 노동절 Labor Day |
| 2026-05-05 | Tuesday | 어린이날 Children's Day |
| 2026-05-24 | Sunday | 부처님오신날 Buddha's Birthday |
| 2026-05-25 | Monday | 대체공휴일(부처님오신날) Substitute holiday (Buddha's Birthday) Substitute holiday |
| 2026-06-03 | Wednesday | 전국동시지방선거 Local Election Day |
| 2026-06-06 | Saturday | 현충일 Memorial Day |
| 2026-07-17 | Friday | 제헌절 Constitution Day Public holiday again from 2026 |
| 2026-08-15 | Saturday | 광복절 Liberation Day |
| 2026-08-17 | Monday | 대체공휴일(광복절) Substitute holiday (Liberation Day) Substitute holiday |
| 2026-09-24 | Thursday | 추석 연휴 Chuseok holiday |
| 2026-09-25 | Friday | 추석 Chuseok |
| 2026-09-26 | Saturday | 추석 연휴 Chuseok holiday |
| 2026-10-03 | Saturday | 개천절 National Foundation Day |
| 2026-10-05 | Monday | 대체공휴일(개천절) Substitute holiday (National Foundation Day) Substitute holiday |
| 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 22 public-holiday dates (including 4 substitute holidays), with the exact date and weekday for each.
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?
Dates follow South Korea's official 2026 calendar (월력요항), updated for the 2026 laws that made Labor Day (May 1) and Constitution Day (July 17) public holidays.
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