Public holidays in South Korea 2027
Seollal and Chuseok follow the lunar calendar. Substitute holidays are added when some holidays fall on a weekend. Current time in South Korea →
| Date | Holiday | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | in 66 days | |
| Sat, Feb 6 | Seollal holiday | in 102 days | |
| Sun, Feb 7 | Seollal (Lunar New Year) | in 103 days | |
| Mon, Feb 8 | Seollal holiday | in 104 days | |
| Tue, Feb 9 | Substitute holiday (Seollal) | in 105 days | |
| Mon, Mar 1 | Independence Movement Day | in 125 days | |
| Wed, May 5 | Children's Day | in 190 days | |
| Thu, May 13 | Buddha's Birthday | in 198 days | |
| Sun, Jun 6 | Memorial Day | in 222 days | |
| Sun, Aug 15 | Liberation Day | in 292 days | |
| Mon, Aug 16 | Substitute holiday (Liberation Day) | in 293 days | |
| Tue, Sep 14 | Chuseok holiday | in 322 days | |
| Wed, Sep 15 | Chuseok | in 323 days | |
| Thu, Sep 16 | Chuseok holiday | in 324 days | |
| Sun, Oct 3 | National Foundation Day | in 341 days | |
| Mon, Oct 4 | Substitute holiday (National Foundation Day) | in 342 days | |
| Sat, Oct 9 | Hangul Day | in 347 days | |
| Mon, Oct 11 | Substitute holiday (Hangul Day) | in 349 days | |
| Sat, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | in 424 days | |
| Mon, Dec 27 | Substitute holiday (Christmas Day) | in 426 days |
Always check official announcements before making plans; governments sometimes move or add holidays.
Questions
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2027?
This list has 15 public holidays in South Korea for 2027. Seollal and Chuseok follow the lunar calendar. Substitute holidays are added when some holidays fall on a weekend.
Is Christmas a public holiday in South Korea?
Yes. Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2027, is a public holiday in South Korea.