🇰🇷South Korea 2023 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for South Korea in 2023, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
신정 | 2023-01-01 | 1368 days ago | Public Holidays |
설날 | 2023-01-22 | 1347 days ago | Public Holidays |
3·1절 | 2023-03-01 | 1309 days ago | Public Holidays |
어린이날 | 2023-05-05 | 1244 days ago | Public Holidays |
석가탄신일 | 2023-05-27 | 1222 days ago | Public Holidays |
현충일 | 2023-06-06 | 1212 days ago | Public Holidays |
제헌절 | 2023-07-17 | 1171 days ago | Memorial Days |
광복절 | 2023-08-15 | 1142 days ago | Public Holidays |
추석 | 2023-09-29 | 1097 days ago | Public Holidays |
개천절 | 2023-10-03 | 1093 days ago | Public Holidays |
한글날 | 2023-10-09 | 1087 days ago | Public Holidays |
기독탄신일 | 2023-12-25 | 1010 days ago | Public Holidays |
South Korea 2023 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Korea has 11 public holidays in 2023. 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 4 breaks require no time off, as the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- 어린이날: 2023-05-05 to 2023-05-07, 3 consecutive days
- 추석: 2023-09-29 to 2023-10-01, 3 consecutive days
- 한글날: 2023-10-07 to 2023-10-09, 3 consecutive days
- 기독탄신일: 2023-12-23 to 2023-12-25, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 3 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- 현충일: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-06-03 to 2023-06-06
- 광복절: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-08-12 to 2023-08-15
- 개천절: after taking leave, enjoy 5 consecutive days from 2023-09-29 to 2023-10-03
In 2023, 3 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether South Korea provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
1 is the busiest holiday month, with 2 public holidays.