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2028 public holidays in South Korea
17 official public holidays in 2028, with 13 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2028 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
설날
Thursday, January 27
From Thursday, January 27 to Sunday, January 30 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
설날
Friday, January 28
From Friday, January 28 to Sunday, January 30
- Weekend · 3 days
노동절
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
- Bridge · 4 days
부처님 오신 날
Tuesday, May 2
From Saturday, April 29 to Tuesday, May 2 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
어린이날
Friday, May 5
From Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7
- Bridge · 4 days
현충일
Tuesday, June 6
From Saturday, June 3 to Tuesday, June 6 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
제헌절
Monday, July 17
From Saturday, July 15 to Monday, July 17
- Bridge · 4 days
광복절
Tuesday, August 15
From Saturday, August 12 to Tuesday, August 15 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
추석
Monday, October 2
From Saturday, September 30 to Monday, October 2
- Bridge · 4 days
개천절
Tuesday, October 3
From Saturday, September 30 to Tuesday, October 3 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
추석
Tuesday, October 3
From Saturday, September 30 to Tuesday, October 3 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
한글날
Monday, October 9
From Saturday, October 7 to Monday, October 9
- Weekend · 3 days
크리스마스
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
2028 calendar
- 1Jan새해Saturday, January 1 · New Year's Day
- 26Jan설날Wednesday, January 26 · Lunar New Year
- 27Jan설날Thursday, January 27 · Lunar New Year
- 28Jan설날Friday, January 28 · Lunar New Year
- 1Mar3·1절Wednesday, March 1 · Independence Movement Day
- 1May노동절Monday, May 1 · Labour Day
- 2May부처님 오신 날Tuesday, May 2 · Buddha's Birthday
- 5May어린이날Friday, May 5 · Children's Day
- 6Jun현충일Tuesday, June 6 · Memorial Day
- 17Jul제헌절Monday, July 17 · Constitution Day
- 15Aug광복절Tuesday, August 15 · Liberation Day
- 2Oct추석Monday, October 2 · Chuseok
- 3Oct개천절Tuesday, October 3 · National Foundation Day
- 3Oct추석Tuesday, October 3 · Chuseok
- 4Oct추석Wednesday, October 4 · Chuseok
- 9Oct한글날Monday, October 9 · Hangul Day
- 25Dec크리스마스Monday, December 25 · Christmas Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
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