Hangul Day, also known as Hangeul Day, is a public holiday in South Korea, and it is observed on October 9 each year.
Hangul Day celebrates the invention and the proclamation of the alphabet of the Korean writing system, known as Hangul. Before the creation of Hangul, Koreans primarily used Chinese characters (hanja) in writing, which was difficult for Koreans to learn because of the fundamental differences between the Korean and Chinese languages, such as the sounds and grammar.
King Sejong, the fourth king of the Joseon dynasty of Korea, is best known for the creation of Hangul, and he decided to develop the Korean script in the 15th century. The script was completed in 1443 and published in 1446.
Hangul Day was proclaimed a national holiday in South Korea in 1970.
The following is the list of Hangul Day in South Korea from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Hangul Day | Oct 09, 2022 | Sunday |
| Hangul Day | Oct 09, 2023 | Monday |
| Hangul Day | Oct 09, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Hangul Day | Oct 09, 2025 | Thursday |
| Hangul Day | Oct 09, 2026 | Friday |
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