🇰🇷South Korea 2022 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for South Korea in 2022, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
신정 | 2022-01-01 | 1731 days ago | Public Holidays |
설날 | 2022-02-01 | 1700 days ago | Public Holidays |
3·1절 | 2022-03-01 | 1672 days ago | Public Holidays |
어린이날 | 2022-05-05 | 1607 days ago | Public Holidays |
석가탄신일 | 2022-05-08 | 1604 days ago | Public Holidays |
현충일 | 2022-06-06 | 1575 days ago | Public Holidays |
제헌절 | 2022-07-17 | 1534 days ago | Memorial Days |
광복절 | 2022-08-15 | 1505 days ago | Public Holidays |
추석 | 2022-09-10 | 1479 days ago | Public Holidays |
개천절 | 2022-10-03 | 1456 days ago | Public Holidays |
한글날 | 2022-10-09 | 1450 days ago | Public Holidays |
기독탄신일 | 2022-12-25 | 1373 days ago | Public Holidays |
South Korea 2022 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Korea has 11 public holidays in 2022. 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 3 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- 현충일: 2022-06-04 to 2022-06-06, 3 consecutive days
- 광복절: 2022-08-13 to 2022-08-15, 3 consecutive days
- 개천절: 2022-10-01 to 2022-10-03, 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.
- 설날: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-01-29 to 2022-02-01
- 3·1절: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-02-26 to 2022-03-01
- 어린이날: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-05-05 to 2022-05-08
- 석가탄신일: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-05-05 to 2022-05-08
In 2022, 5 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether South Korea provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
5 is the busiest holiday month, with 2 public holidays.