Upcoming Public Holidays
- Tue, May 5Children's Day
- Sun, May 24Buddha's Birthday
- Sat, Jun 6Memorial Day
- Sat, Aug 15Liberation Day
- Sat, Oct 3National Foundation Day
- Sun, Oct 4Chuseok (Mid-Autumn)
🇰🇷 South Korea — 2026 Calendar
11 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
February
- Seollal (Lunar New Year)Mon, Feb 16 – Wed, Feb 18
March
- Independence Movement DaySun, Mar 1
May
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Buddha's BirthdaySun, May 24
June
- Memorial DaySat, Jun 6
August
- Liberation DaySat, Aug 15
October
- National Foundation DaySat, Oct 3
- Chuseok (Mid-Autumn)Sun, Oct 4 – Tue, Oct 6
- Hangul DayFri, Oct 9
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
South has 11 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇰🇷 Frequently Asked Questions — South Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does South have in 2026?
- South has 11 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 11 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in South?
- The main public holidays in South include Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Liberation Day, Seollal (Lunar New Year), Memorial Day.
- When is the next holiday in South?
- The next upcoming holiday in South is Children's Day on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for South 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete South 2026 national calendar with 11 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in South for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in South for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for South is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
