🇰🇷South Korea 2020 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for South Korea in 2020, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
신정 | 2020-01-01 | 2462 days ago | Public Holidays |
설날 | 2020-01-25 | 2438 days ago | Public Holidays |
3·1절 | 2020-03-01 | 2402 days ago | Public Holidays |
석가탄신일 | 2020-04-30 | 2342 days ago | Public Holidays |
어린이날 | 2020-05-05 | 2337 days ago | Public Holidays |
현충일 | 2020-06-06 | 2305 days ago | Public Holidays |
제헌절 | 2020-07-17 | 2264 days ago | Memorial Days |
광복절 | 2020-08-15 | 2235 days ago | Public Holidays |
추석 | 2020-10-01 | 2188 days ago | Public Holidays |
개천절 | 2020-10-03 | 2186 days ago | Public Holidays |
한글날 | 2020-10-09 | 2180 days ago | Public Holidays |
기독탄신일 | 2020-12-25 | 2103 days ago | Public Holidays |
South Korea 2020 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Korea has 11 public holidays in 2020. The insights below are calculated directly from the holiday dates on this page and can help you plan your time off.
Long weekends without taking leave
The following 2 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- 한글날: 2020-10-09 to 2020-10-11, 3 consecutive days
- 기독탄신일: 2020-12-25 to 2020-12-27, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 4 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- 석가탄신일: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2020-04-30 to 2020-05-03
- 어린이날: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2020-05-02 to 2020-05-05
- 추석: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2020-10-01 to 2020-10-04
- 개천절: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2020-10-01 to 2020-10-04
In 2020, 5 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether South Korea provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
10 is the busiest holiday month, with 3 public holidays.