🇰🇷South Korea 2025 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for South Korea in 2025, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
신정 | 2025-01-01 | 655 days ago | Public Holidays |
설날 | 2025-01-29 | 627 days ago | Public Holidays |
3·1절 | 2025-03-01 | 596 days ago | Public Holidays |
어린이날 | 2025-05-05 | 531 days ago | Public Holidays |
석가탄신일 | 2025-05-05 | 531 days ago | Public Holidays |
현충일 | 2025-06-06 | 499 days ago | Public Holidays |
제헌절 | 2025-07-17 | 458 days ago | Memorial Days |
광복절 | 2025-08-15 | 429 days ago | Public Holidays |
개천절 | 2025-10-03 | 380 days ago | Public Holidays |
추석 | 2025-10-06 | 377 days ago | Public Holidays |
한글날 | 2025-10-09 | 374 days ago | Public Holidays |
기독탄신일 | 2025-12-25 | 297 days ago | Public Holidays |
South Korea 2025 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Korea has 10 public holidays in 2025. 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: 2025-05-03 to 2025-05-05, 3 consecutive days
- 현충일: 2025-06-06 to 2025-06-08, 3 consecutive days
- 광복절: 2025-08-15 to 2025-08-17, 3 consecutive days
- 개천절: 2025-10-03 to 2025-10-06, 4 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 2 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- 한글날: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2025-10-09 to 2025-10-12
- 기독탄신일: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2025-12-25 to 2025-12-28
In 2025, 1 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.