South Korea Public Holidays (2025–2028)
South Korea has 18 public holiday days in 2026. Two days join the calendar for the first time: Labour Day (May 1) and the reinstated Constitution Day (Jul 17). The substitute-holiday system adds four days off (Mar 2, May 25, Aug 17, Oct 5), and Jun 3 is a public holiday for the nationwide local elections.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 202710 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar10 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleFixed by statute; substitute days follow the statutory rules
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in South Korea.
South Korea Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in South Korea.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
South Korea Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSouth Korea Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for South Korea (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in South Korea?" with next upcoming closures.
South Korea Substitute Holidays 2026: Aug 17 & All Dates
South Korea’s substitute holidays (대체공휴일) in 2026 fall on Mar 2, May 25, Aug 17 and Oct 5 — Labour Day and Constitution Day are newly covered.
Chuseok 2026 Dates: South Korea Mid-Autumn Holiday
Chuseok 2026 in South Korea is 24–26 September (Thu–Sat) — three public holiday days with no substitute holiday. See the full dates and travel tips.
Seollal 2026 Dates: South Korea Lunar New Year Holiday
Seollal 2026 in South Korea is 16–18 February — three public holiday days, no substitute, and a five-day break when the prior weekend is counted.
South Korea Long Weekends 2026: All 10 Dates + Leave Guide
South Korea has ten long weekends in 2026 — Seollal, Chuseok and eight three-day breaks from substitute holidays and Friday dates. All dates and leave tips.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in South Korea
Other Public Holiday Calendars in Asia
Official sources & data
- 관공서의 공휴일에 관한 규정 (Regulations on Holidays of Public Offices), Presidential Decree No. 36290, in force 11 May 2026Visit sourceMinistry of Government Legislation, Republic of Korea (National Law Information Center)
- 올해부터 노동절, 제헌절 공휴일로 (Labour Day and Constitution Day become public holidays this year)Visit sourceMinistry of Personnel Management, Republic of Korea
- 관공서의 공휴일에 관한 규정 — 제정·개정이유 (amendment history and rationale)Visit sourceMinistry of Government Legislation, Republic of Korea (National Law Information Center)
- Extra long weekend in July, as Constitution Day reinstated as public holidayVisit sourceThe Korea Herald
Frequently Asked Questions About South Korea Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in South Korea each year?
South Korea gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in South Korea?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official South Korea holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in South Korea officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in South Korea?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.