Working Days in May 2025 South Korea
20
South Korea has 20 working days and 11 non-working days in May 2025.
May 2025 has 31 calendar days: 9 weekend days and 2 public holiday days on weekdays. That leaves 20 working days in South Korea.
The full 2025 has 245 working days in South Korea: from 18 in October to 23 in July. May sits between the two with 20.
Working days
20 days
Non-working days
11 days
Weekend days
9 days
Public holiday days
2 days
Make-up workdays
0 days
Public holidays in May 2025 in South Korea
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | Monday | Children's Day & Buddha's BirthdayIn 2025 Children's Day and Buddha's Birthday fall on the same Monday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 6, 2025 | Tuesday | Substitute HolidayBecause Children's Day overlaps Buddha's Birthday, the next day is a substitute holiday.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
Working days by month · 2025
| Month | Working days | Days | Weekend days | Holidays on weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 31 | 8 | 5 |
| February | 20 | 28 | 8 | 0 |
| March | 20 | 31 | 10 | 1 |
| April | 22 | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 20 | 31 | 9 | 2 |
| June | 20 | 30 | 9 | 1 |
| July | 23 | 31 | 8 | 0 |
| August | 20 | 31 | 10 | 1 |
| September | 22 | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| October | 18 | 31 | 8 | 5 |
| November | 20 | 30 | 10 | 0 |
| December | 22 | 31 | 8 | 1 |
| Year total | 245 | 365 | 104 | 16 |
Last updated: 2026-07-27 · Dates officially confirmed
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in South Korea in May 2025?+
South Korea has 20 working days in May 2025: 31 calendar days minus 9 weekend days and 2 public holidays on weekdays.
How many non-working days are there in South Korea in May 2025?+
11 days: 9 weekend days plus 2 weekday public holidays.
Which public holidays fall in South Korea in May 2025?+
They are Children's Day & Buddha's Birthday (May 5) and Substitute Holiday (May 6).
Are there make-up workdays in South Korea in May 2025?+
No. South Korea does not operate a weekend make-up workday system, so every Saturday and Sunday is off.
How does May compare with the rest of 2025 in South Korea?+
The year totals 245 working days, from 18 in October to 23 in July; May sits in between with 20.
