Holidays and Observances in South Korea in 2025
Following is a list of holidays and observances in South Korea for 2025, providing a concise overview of the country's key celebrations. It showcases South Korea's rich cultural heritage and the unique blend of traditional and modern festivities throughout the year.
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 01 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Seollal, Korean Lunar New Year Holiday | January 28 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Seollal, Korean Lunar New Year | January 29 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Seollal, Korean Lunar New Year Holiday | January 30 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Seollal, Korean Lunar New Year Holiday | January 31 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Movement Day | March 01 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Buddha's Birthday | May 05 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Children's Day | May 05 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Memorial Day | June 06 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Liberation Day | August 15 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| National Foundation Day | October 03 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Chuseok Holiday | October 05 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Chuseok | October 06 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Chuseok Holiday | October 07 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Hangul Day | October 09 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas | December 25 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023