Official public holidays
Public holidays in South Korea 2027
The 18 national public holidays of South Korea in 2027.
- Friday 1 January
New Year's Day
신정
- Sunday 7 February
Korean New Year
설날
- Tuesday 9 February
Korean New Year
설날
- Monday 1 March
Independence Movement Day
3·1절
- Wednesday 5 May
Children's Day
어린이날
- Thursday 13 May
Buddha's Birthday
석가탄신일
- Sunday 6 June
Memorial Day
현충일
- Saturday 17 July
Constitution Day
제헌절
- Monday 19 July
Constitution Day
제헌절
- Sunday 15 August
Liberation Day
광복절
- Monday 16 August
Liberation Day
광복절
- Tuesday 14 September
Korean Thanksgiving
추석
- Sunday 3 October
National Foundation Day
개천절
- Monday 4 October
National Foundation Day
개천절
- Saturday 9 October
Hangul Day
한글날
- Monday 11 October
Hangul Day
한글날
- Saturday 25 December
Christmas Day
기독탄신일
- Monday 27 December
Christmas Day
기독탄신일
Only official national public holidays are included, not regional or local ones.
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How many national public holidays does South Korea have in 2027?
South Korea has 18 national public holidays in 2027.
What are the public holidays in South Korea in 2027?
January 1: New Year's Day; February 7: Korean New Year; February 9: Korean New Year; March 1: Independence Movement Day; May 5: Children's Day; May 13: Buddha's Birthday; June 6: Memorial Day; July 17: Constitution Day; July 19: Constitution Day; August 15: Liberation Day; August 16: Liberation Day; September 14: Korean Thanksgiving; October 3: National Foundation Day; October 4: National Foundation Day; October 9: Hangul Day; October 11: Hangul Day; December 25: Christmas Day; December 27: Christmas Day.