🇰🇷South Korea - 2026 Complete Holiday List
View the complete list of holidays for South Korea in 2026, including all statutory holidays, bank holidays, public holidays, school vacations, and significant commemorative days.
Holidays
Total 12 Holidays
| Holiday Name | Date | Countdown | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
신정 | 2026-01-01 | 276 days ago | Public Holidays |
설날 | 2026-02-17 | 229 days ago | Public Holidays |
3·1절 | 2026-03-01 | 217 days ago | Public Holidays |
어린이날 | 2026-05-05 | 152 days ago | Public Holidays |
석가탄신일 | 2026-05-24 | 133 days ago | Public Holidays |
현충일 | 2026-06-06 | 120 days ago | Public Holidays |
제헌절 | 2026-07-17 | 79 days ago | Memorial Days |
광복절 | 2026-08-15 | 50 days ago | Public Holidays |
추석 | 2026-09-25 | 9 days ago | Public Holidays |
개천절 | 2026-10-03 | Yesterday | Public Holidays |
한글날 | 2026-10-09 | 5 days remaining | Public Holidays |
기독탄신일 | 2026-12-25 | 82 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 time off
The following 3 breaks require no time off because 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 time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-01-01 to 2026-01-04
- 설날: after taking time off, enjoy 4 consecutive days from 2026-02-14 to 2026-02-17
- 어린이날: after taking time off, 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.