🇰🇷South Korea 2024 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for South Korea in 2024, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
신정 | 2024-01-01 | 1002 days ago | Public Holidays |
설날 | 2024-02-10 | 962 days ago | Public Holidays |
3·1절 | 2024-03-01 | 942 days ago | Public Holidays |
어린이날 | 2024-05-05 | 877 days ago | Public Holidays |
석가탄신일 | 2024-05-15 | 867 days ago | Public Holidays |
현충일 | 2024-06-06 | 845 days ago | Public Holidays |
제헌절 | 2024-07-17 | 804 days ago | Memorial Days |
광복절 | 2024-08-15 | 775 days ago | Public Holidays |
추석 | 2024-09-17 | 742 days ago | Public Holidays |
개천절 | 2024-10-03 | 726 days ago | Public Holidays |
한글날 | 2024-10-09 | 720 days ago | Public Holidays |
기독탄신일 | 2024-12-25 | 643 days ago | Public Holidays |
South Korea 2024 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Korea has 11 public holidays in 2024. 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.
- 신정: 2023-12-30 to 2024-01-01, 3 consecutive days
- 3·1절: 2024-03-01 to 2024-03-03, 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.
- 현충일: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-06-06 to 2024-06-09
- 광복절: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-08-15 to 2024-08-18
- 추석: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-09-14 to 2024-09-17
- 개천절: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2024-10-03 to 2024-10-06
In 2024, 2 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.