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Holiday Calendar
Holidays in 2026 — South Korea
Official public holidays and observances for South Korea in 2026, presented in an easy-to-scan table.
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
|
January 1, 2026
Thursday
|
새해 | New Year's Day | Public |
|
February 16, 2026
Monday
|
설날 | Lunar New Year | Public |
|
February 17, 2026
Tuesday
|
설날 | Lunar New Year | Public |
|
February 18, 2026
Wednesday
|
설날 | Lunar New Year | Public |
|
March 1, 2026
Sunday
|
3·1절 | Independence Movement Day | Public |
|
May 5, 2026
Tuesday
|
어린이날 | Children's Day | Public |
|
May 24, 2026
Sunday
|
부처님 오신 날 | Buddha's Birthday | Public |
|
June 6, 2026
Saturday
|
현충일 | Memorial Day | Public |
|
August 15, 2026
Saturday
|
광복절 | Liberation Day | Public |
|
September 24, 2026
Thursday
|
추석 | Chuseok | Public |
|
September 25, 2026
Friday
|
추석 | Chuseok | Public |
|
September 26, 2026
Saturday
|
추석 | Chuseok | Public |
|
October 3, 2026
Saturday
|
개천절 | National Foundation Day | Public |
|
October 9, 2026
Friday
|
한글날 | Hangul Day | Public |
|
December 25, 2026
Friday
|
크리스마스 | Christmas Day | Public |