Holidays and Observances in South Korea in 2026
Following is a list of holidays and observances in South Korea for 2026, 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 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Seollal, Korean Lunar New Year Holiday | February 16 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Seollal, Korean Lunar New Year | February 17 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Seollal, Korean Lunar New Year Holiday | February 18 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Movement Day | March 01 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Movement Day Holiday | March 02 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Children's Day | May 05 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Buddha's Birthday | May 24 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Buddha's Birthday Holiday | May 25 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Memorial Day | June 06 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Liberation Day | August 15 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Liberation Day Holiday | August 17 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Chuseok Holiday | September 24 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Chuseok | September 25 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Chuseok Holiday | September 26 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| National Foundation Day | October 03 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| National Foundation Day Holiday | October 05 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Hangul Day | October 09 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas | December 25 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Holidays by Year
Previous Year: 2023