Working Days in May 2026 South Korea
18
South Korea has 18 working days and 13 non-working days in May 2026.
May 2026 has 31 calendar days: 10 weekend days and 3 public holiday days on weekdays. That leaves 18 working days in South Korea.
The full 2026 has 245 working days in South Korea: from 17 in February to 22 in April. May sits between the two with 18.
Working days
18 days
Non-working days
13 days
Weekend days
10 days
Public holiday days
3 days
Make-up workdays
0 days
Public holidays in May 2026 in South Korea
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour DayA public holiday for the first time in 2026 — now a day off for civil servants and teachers too, not only workers.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Children's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | Buddha's BirthdayEighth day of the fourth lunar month; falls on a Sunday in 2026.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Substitute Holiday (Buddha's Birthday)Buddha's Birthday falls on a Sunday, so Monday is a substitute holiday.Substitute holiday | Substitute 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 May 2026?+
South Korea has 18 working days in May 2026: 31 calendar days minus 10 weekend days and 3 public holidays on weekdays.
How many non-working days are there in South Korea in May 2026?+
13 days: 10 weekend days plus 3 weekday public holidays.
Which public holidays fall in South Korea in May 2026?+
They are Labour Day (May 1), Children's Day (May 5), Buddha's Birthday (May 24) and Substitute Holiday (Buddha's Birthday) (May 25).
Are there make-up workdays in South Korea in May 2026?+
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 2026 in South Korea?+
The year totals 245 working days, from 17 in February to 22 in April; May sits in between with 18.
