🇰🇷South Korea - 2021 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for South Korea in 2021, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
신정 | 2021-01-01 | 2101 days ago | Public Holidays |
설날 | 2021-02-12 | 2059 days ago | Public Holidays |
3·1절 | 2021-03-01 | 2042 days ago | Public Holidays |
어린이날 | 2021-05-05 | 1977 days ago | Public Holidays |
석가탄신일 | 2021-05-19 | 1963 days ago | Public Holidays |
현충일 | 2021-06-06 | 1945 days ago | Public Holidays |
제헌절 | 2021-07-17 | 1904 days ago | Memorial Days |
광복절 | 2021-08-15 | 1875 days ago | Public Holidays |
추석 | 2021-09-21 | 1838 days ago | Public Holidays |
개천절 | 2021-10-03 | 1826 days ago | Public Holidays |
한글날 | 2021-10-09 | 1820 days ago | Public Holidays |
기독탄신일 | 2021-12-25 | 1743 days ago | Public Holidays |
South Korea 2021 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Korea has 11 public holidays in 2021. 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 time off
The following 3 breaks require no time off because the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- 신정: 2021-01-01 to 2021-01-03, 3 consecutive days
- 설날: 2021-02-12 to 2021-02-14, 3 consecutive days
- 3·1절: 2021-02-27 to 2021-03-01, 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.
- 추석: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2021-09-18 to 2021-09-21
In 2021, 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.