🇰🇷South Korea - 2023 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for South Korea in 2023, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
신정 | 2023-01-01 | 1372 days ago | Public Holidays |
설날 | 2023-01-22 | 1351 days ago | Public Holidays |
3·1절 | 2023-03-01 | 1313 days ago | Public Holidays |
어린이날 | 2023-05-05 | 1248 days ago | Public Holidays |
석가탄신일 | 2023-05-27 | 1226 days ago | Public Holidays |
현충일 | 2023-06-06 | 1216 days ago | Public Holidays |
제헌절 | 2023-07-17 | 1175 days ago | Memorial Days |
광복절 | 2023-08-15 | 1146 days ago | Public Holidays |
추석 | 2023-09-29 | 1101 days ago | Public Holidays |
개천절 | 2023-10-03 | 1097 days ago | Public Holidays |
한글날 | 2023-10-09 | 1091 days ago | Public Holidays |
기독탄신일 | 2023-12-25 | 1014 days ago | Public Holidays |
South Korea 2023 Holiday Planning Highlights
South Korea has 11 public holidays in 2023. 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 4 breaks require no time off because the holidays are already connected to a weekend.
- 어린이날: 2023-05-05 to 2023-05-07, 3 consecutive days
- 추석: 2023-09-29 to 2023-10-01, 3 consecutive days
- 한글날: 2023-10-07 to 2023-10-09, 3 consecutive days
- 기독탄신일: 2023-12-23 to 2023-12-25, 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.
- 현충일: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-06-03 to 2023-06-06
- 광복절: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2023-08-12 to 2023-08-15
- 개천절: after taking time off, enjoy 5 consecutive days from 2023-09-29 to 2023-10-03
In 2023, 3 public holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Whether South Korea provides substitute holidays depends on the official announcement.
1 is the busiest holiday month, with 2 public holidays.