Working Days in January 2026 South Korea
21
South Korea has 21 working days and 10 non-working days in January 2026.
January 2026 has 31 calendar days: 9 weekend days and 1 public holiday days on weekdays. That leaves 21 working days in South Korea.
The full 2026 has 245 working days in South Korea: from 17 in February to 22 in April. January sits between the two with 21.
Working days
21 days
Non-working days
10 days
Weekend days
9 days
Public holiday days
1 days
Make-up workdays
0 days
Public holidays in January 2026 in South Korea
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
Working days by month · 2026
| Month | Working days | Days | Weekend days | Holidays on weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| February | 17 | 28 | 8 | 3 |
| March | 21 | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| April | 22 | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| May | 18 | 31 | 10 | 3 |
| June | 21 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| July | 22 | 31 | 8 | 1 |
| August | 20 | 31 | 10 | 1 |
| September | 20 | 30 | 8 | 2 |
| October | 20 | 31 | 9 | 2 |
| November | 21 | 30 | 9 | 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 January 2026?+
South Korea has 21 working days in January 2026: 31 calendar days minus 9 weekend days and 1 public holidays on weekdays.
How many non-working days are there in South Korea in January 2026?+
10 days: 9 weekend days plus 1 weekday public holidays.
Which public holidays fall in South Korea in January 2026?+
They are New Year's Day (Jan 1).
Are there make-up workdays in South Korea in January 2026?+
No. South Korea does not operate a weekend make-up workday system, so every Saturday and Sunday is off.
How does January compare with the rest of 2026 in South Korea?+
The year totals 245 working days, from 17 in February to 22 in April; January sits in between with 21.
