Working Days in October 2025 South Korea
18
South Korea has 18 working days and 13 non-working days in October 2025.
October 2025 has 31 calendar days: 8 weekend days and 5 public holiday days on weekdays. That leaves 18 working days in South Korea.
October is the lightest month of 2025 in South Korea with just 18 working days; the busiest is July with 23.
Working days
18 days
Non-working days
13 days
Weekend days
8 days
Public holiday days
5 days
Make-up workdays
0 days
Public holidays in October 2025 in South Korea
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2025 | Friday | National Foundation DayCelebrates the legendary founding of Korea; opens the October Golden Week.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Oct 5 – 7 | Sunday – | Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)The harvest festival: the eve, Chuseok itself (Oct 6) and the day after.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 8, 2025 | Wednesday | Substitute Holiday (Chuseok)Chuseok starts on Sunday (Oct 5), so a substitute holiday is added on Oct 8.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
| October 9, 2025 | Thursday | Hangeul DayCelebrates the creation of the Korean alphabet; closes the October Golden Week.Public holiday | Public 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 October 2025?+
South Korea has 18 working days in October 2025: 31 calendar days minus 8 weekend days and 5 public holidays on weekdays.
How many non-working days are there in South Korea in October 2025?+
13 days: 8 weekend days plus 5 weekday public holidays.
Which public holidays fall in South Korea in October 2025?+
They are National Foundation Day (Oct 3), Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) (Oct 5 – 7), Substitute Holiday (Chuseok) (Oct 8) and Hangeul Day (Oct 9).
Are there make-up workdays in South Korea in October 2025?+
No. South Korea does not operate a weekend make-up workday system, so every Saturday and Sunday is off.
How does October compare with the rest of 2025 in South Korea?+
It is the lightest month of the year in South Korea, with just 18 working days; the busiest is July with 23.
