South Korea Public Holidays 2026
In 2026, there are 12 public holidays across South Korea. The year opens with 신정 on January 1, 2026 and closes with 기독탄신일 on December 25, 2026. 5 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 신정 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| 설날 | February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 3·1절 | March 1, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 어린이날 | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 석가탄신일 | May 24, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 현충일 | June 6, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 제헌절 | July 17, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| 광복절 | August 15, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 추석 | September 24, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| 개천절 | October 3, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 한글날 | October 9, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| 기독탄신일 | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
May is the densest month for holidays, which tends to shape travel and shopping patterns. The table below lists every South Korea public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the South Korea calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?
South Korea has 12 national public holidays in 2026. The first is 신정 on January 1, 2026 and the last is 기독탄신일 on December 25, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in South Korea?
The first public holiday of 2026 is 신정, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in South Korea?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is 기독탄신일 on December 25, 2026, a Friday.
Are regional holidays included for South Korea?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of South Korea are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for South Korea
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the South Korea public holiday calendar across years: