🇰🇷South Korea 2027 Public Holidays List
View the complete list of holidays for South Korea in 2027, including statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school holidays, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
신정 | 2027-01-01 | 95 days remaining | Public Holidays |
설날 | 2027-02-07 | 132 days remaining | Public Holidays |
3·1절 | 2027-03-01 | 154 days remaining | Public Holidays |
어린이날 | 2027-05-05 | 219 days remaining | Public Holidays |
석가탄신일 | 2027-05-13 | 227 days remaining | Public Holidays |
현충일 | 2027-06-06 | 251 days remaining | Public Holidays |
제헌절 | 2027-07-17 | 292 days remaining | Memorial Days |
광복절 | 2027-08-15 | 321 days remaining | Public Holidays |
추석 | 2027-09-15 | 352 days remaining | Public Holidays |
개천절 | 2027-10-03 | 370 days remaining | Public Holidays |
한글날 | 2027-10-09 | 376 days remaining | Public Holidays |
기독탄신일 | 2027-12-25 | 453 days remaining | Public Holidays |
South Korea 2027 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Korea has 11 public holidays in 2027. 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: 2027-01-01 to 2027-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- 3·1절: 2027-02-27 to 2027-03-01, 3 consecutive days
Take 1 day off for 4+ consecutive days
The following 1 opportunities require taking just 1 day off between a holiday and a weekend to create at least 4 consecutive days of rest.
- 석가탄신일: after taking leave, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2027-05-13 to 2027-05-16
In 2027, 6 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.