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2026 South Korea Calendar

View the full 2026 calendar with all public holidays for South Korea.

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2026 Calendar

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January 2026

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June 2026

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August 2026

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September 2026

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2026 South Korea Holidays

January

  • μƒˆν•΄

    New Year's Day

    The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, celebrated with fireworks, parties, and new beginnings.

    Thu, Jan 1

    Public
February

  • μ„€λ‚ 

    Lunar New Year

    Mon, Feb 16

    Public

  • μ„€λ‚ 

    Lunar New Year

    Tue, Feb 17

    Public

  • μ„€λ‚ 

    Lunar New Year

    Wed, Feb 18

    Public
March

  • 3Β·1절

    Independence Movement Day

    Sun, Mar 1

    Public
May

  • 어린이날

    Children's Day

    Celebrates children's happiness and well-being, featuring carp streamers.

    Tue, May 5

    Public

  • λΆ€μ²˜λ‹˜ μ˜€μ‹  λ‚ 

    Buddha's Birthday

    Sun, May 24

    Public
June

  • ν˜„μΆ©μΌ

    Memorial Day

    A day to honor and mourn the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

    Sat, Jun 6

    Public
August

  • κ΄‘λ³΅μ ˆ

    Liberation Day

    Sat, Aug 15

    Public
September

  • 좔석

    Chuseok

    Thu, Sep 24

    Public

  • 좔석

    Chuseok

    Fri, Sep 25

    Public

  • 좔석

    Chuseok

    Sat, Sep 26

    Public
October

  • 개천절

    National Foundation Day

    Commemorates the mythological founding of Japan by Emperor Jimmu.

    Sat, Oct 3

    Public

  • ν•œκΈ€λ‚ 

    Hangul Day

    Fri, Oct 9

    Public
December

  • 크리슀마슀

    Christmas Day

    Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, observed with gift-giving, decorations, and family gatherings.

    Fri, Dec 25

    Public

Holiday Structure Summary

South Korea has 15 public holidays listed for 2026, which are the dates most likely to affect offices, schools, banks, and public services.

15
Total holidays
15
Public holidays
0
Bank holidays
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Time distribution

February carries the highest concentration with 3 listed dates, while April is the lightest month in this calendar set.

Potential long weekends

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Planning Signals

  • - Use the 4 Friday/Monday public holidays as anchors for short trips or office closure planning.
  • - Confirm transport, attractions, and government-service hours around public holidays before booking.
  • - Review February first when planning peak-season staffing, travel, or school schedules.

Local Calendar FAQ

How many holidays are listed for South Korea in 2026?

15 holidays are listed, including 15 public holidays and dates tagged as bank holidays, observances, optional holidays, or school/authority days when available.

Which month needs the most attention?

February has the highest holiday concentration in this calendar, so it is the first month to review for travel, staffing, and deadline planning.

Are there long-weekend opportunities?

Yes. 4 public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday, creating natural long-weekend planning windows.

Do bank holidays differ from public holidays?

No separate bank-holiday dates are listed here; public holidays are the main closure signal in this view.

Can I print or export this calendar?

Yes. Use the print, PDF, and calendar import actions above the calendar to keep an offline or shareable version.

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Public Holidays

Public holidays are days when most workers are entitled to a day off with pay.

Bank Holidays

Bank holidays are days when financial institutions are closed.

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Observances are notable days that are not official public holidays.

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