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2026 public holidays in South Korea
18 official public holidays in 2026, with 14 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
크리스마스
Friday, December 25 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
새해
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
설날
Monday, February 16
From Saturday, February 14 to Monday, February 16
- Bridge · 4 days
설날
Tuesday, February 17
From Saturday, February 14 to Tuesday, February 17 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
3·1절
Monday, March 2
From Saturday, February 28 to Monday, March 2
- Weekend · 3 days
노동절
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
어린이날
Tuesday, May 5
From Saturday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 5 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
부처님 오신 날
Monday, May 25
From Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25
- Weekend · 3 days
제헌절
Friday, July 17
From Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19
- Weekend · 3 days
광복절
Monday, August 17
From Saturday, August 15 to Monday, August 17
- Bridge · 4 days
추석
Thursday, September 24
From Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
추석
Friday, September 25
From Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27
- Weekend · 3 days
개천절
Monday, October 5
From Saturday, October 3 to Monday, October 5
- Weekend · 3 days
한글날
Friday, October 9
From Friday, October 9 to Sunday, October 11
- Weekend · 3 days
크리스마스
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
2026 calendar
- 1Jan새해Thursday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 16Feb설날Monday, February 16 · Lunar New Year
- 17Feb설날Tuesday, February 17 · Lunar New Year
- 18Feb설날Wednesday, February 18 · Lunar New Year
- 2Mar3·1절Monday, March 2 · Independence Movement Day
- 1May노동절Friday, May 1 · Labour Day
- 5May어린이날Tuesday, May 5 · Children's Day
- 25May부처님 오신 날Monday, May 25 · Buddha's Birthday
- 3Jun지방 선거일Wednesday, June 3 · Local Election Day
- 6Jun현충일Saturday, June 6 · Memorial Day
- 17Jul제헌절Friday, July 17 · Constitution Day
- 17Aug광복절Monday, August 17 · Liberation Day
- 24Sep추석Thursday, September 24 · Chuseok
- 25Sep추석Friday, September 25 · Chuseok
- 26Sep추석Saturday, September 26 · Chuseok
- 5Oct개천절Monday, October 5 · National Foundation Day
- 9Oct한글날Friday, October 9 · Hangul Day
- 25Dec크리스마스Friday, December 25 · Christmas Day
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More practical info: South Korea
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Emergency NumbersPolice, ambulance, and fire department numbers for every country.
- TippingHow much to tip at restaurants, in taxis, and at hotels.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for South Korea?