There are 15 public holidays in South Korea in 2026, six of which fall on weekends: Saturday and Sunday.
The following is the list of public holidays in South Korea 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2026 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Seollal Holiday | Feb 16, 2026 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Seollal | Feb 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Seollal Holiday | Feb 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Independence Movement Day | Mar 01, 2026 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Children's Day | May 05, 2026 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Buddha's Birthday | May 24, 2026 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Memorial Day | Jun 06, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Liberation Day | Aug 15, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Chuseok | Sep 24, 2026 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Chuseok Holiday | Sep 25, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Chuseok Holiday | Sep 26, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Foundation Day | Oct 03, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Hangul Day | Oct 09, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
* Please also check the working holidays in South Korea 2026.