🇰🇷South Korea - 2022 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for South Korea in 2022, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
신정 | 2022-01-01 | 1736 days ago | Public Holidays |
설날 | 2022-02-01 | 1705 days ago | Public Holidays |
3·1절 | 2022-03-01 | 1677 days ago | Public Holidays |
어린이날 | 2022-05-05 | 1612 days ago | Public Holidays |
석가탄신일 | 2022-05-08 | 1609 days ago | Public Holidays |
현충일 | 2022-06-06 | 1580 days ago | Public Holidays |
제헌절 | 2022-07-17 | 1539 days ago | Memorial Days |
광복절 | 2022-08-15 | 1510 days ago | Public Holidays |
추석 | 2022-09-10 | 1484 days ago | Public Holidays |
개천절 | 2022-10-03 | 1461 days ago | Public Holidays |
한글날 | 2022-10-09 | 1455 days ago | Public Holidays |
기독탄신일 | 2022-12-25 | 1378 days ago | Public Holidays |
South Korea 2022 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Korea has 11 public holidays in 2022. 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.
- 현충일: 2022-06-04 to 2022-06-06, 3 consecutive days
- 광복절: 2022-08-13 to 2022-08-15, 3 consecutive days
- 개천절: 2022-10-01 to 2022-10-03, 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.
- 설날: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-01-29 to 2022-02-01
- 3·1절: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-02-26 to 2022-03-01
- 어린이날: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-05-05 to 2022-05-08
- 석가탄신일: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2022-05-05 to 2022-05-08
In 2022, 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.