🇰🇷South Korea 2026 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for South Korea in 2026, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
신정 | 2026-01-01 | 269 days ago | Public Holidays |
설날 | 2026-02-17 | 222 days ago | Public Holidays |
3·1절 | 2026-03-01 | 210 days ago | Public Holidays |
어린이날 | 2026-05-05 | 145 days ago | Public Holidays |
석가탄신일 | 2026-05-24 | 126 days ago | Public Holidays |
현충일 | 2026-06-06 | 113 days ago | Public Holidays |
제헌절 | 2026-07-17 | 72 days ago | Memorial Days |
광복절 | 2026-08-15 | 43 days ago | Public Holidays |
추석 | 2026-09-25 | 2 days ago | Public Holidays |
개천절 | 2026-10-03 | 6 days remaining | Public Holidays |
한글날 | 2026-10-09 | 12 days remaining | Public Holidays |
기독탄신일 | 2026-12-25 | 89 days remaining | Public Holidays |
South Korea 2026 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Korea has 11 public holidays in 2026. 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.
- 추석: 2026-09-25 to 2026-09-27, 3 consecutive days
- 한글날: 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-11, 3 consecutive days
- 기독탄신일: 2026-12-25 to 2026-12-27, 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.
- 신정: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- 설날: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-02-14 to 2026-02-17
- 어린이날: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-05-02 to 2026-05-05
In 2026, 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.