South Korea Public Holidays 2027
The 2027 public holiday calendar for South Korea contains 12 national dates. The first falls on January 1, 2027 (신정) and the last on December 25, 2027 (기독탄신일). Around 7 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 신정 | January 1, 2027 | Friday | Public holiday |
| 설날 | February 7, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 3·1절 | March 1, 2027 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 어린이날 | May 5, 2027 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| 석가탄신일 | May 13, 2027 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| 현충일 | June 6, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 제헌절 | July 17, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 광복절 | August 15, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 추석 | September 14, 2027 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 개천절 | October 3, 2027 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 한글날 | October 9, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 기독탄신일 | December 25, 2027 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is May (2 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Use the table below to see each 2027 holiday in South Korea, when it happens and which day of the week it lands on. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2027?
South Korea has 12 national public holidays in 2027. The first is 신정 on January 1, 2027 and the last is 기독탄신일 on December 25, 2027.
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in South Korea?
The first public holiday of 2027 is 신정, which falls on January 1, 2027, a Friday.
What is the last public holiday of 2027 in South Korea?
The final national public holiday of 2027 is 기독탄신일 on December 25, 2027, a Saturday.
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: