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Public Holidays in South Korea 2027

Official public and bank holidays

31 Total
0 Past
31 Upcoming
2026 2027 2028
DateHolidayWhen
Upcoming
JAN 1 Friday
New Year's Day
Public
in 205 days
FEB 6 Saturday
Lunar New Year
Public
in 241 days
FEB 6 Saturday
The day preceding Korean New Year
Public
in 241 days
FEB 7 Sunday
Korean New Year
Public
in 242 days
FEB 8 Monday
Lunar New Year
Public
in 243 days
FEB 8 Monday
The second day of Korean New Year
Public
in 243 days
FEB 9 Tuesday
Alternative holiday for Korean New Year
Public
in 244 days
FEB 9 Tuesday
Lunar New Year
Public
in 244 days
MAR 1 Monday
Independence Movement Day
Public
in 264 days
MAY 3 Monday
Labour Day
Public
in 327 days
MAY 5 Wednesday
Children's Day
Public
in 329 days
MAY 13 Thursday
Buddha's Birthday
Public
in 337 days
JUN 6 Sunday
Memorial Day
Public
in 361 days
JUL 17 Saturday
Constitution Day
Public
in 402 days
JUL 19 Monday
Constitution Day
Public
in 404 days
AUG 15 Sunday
Liberation Day
Public
in 431 days
AUG 16 Monday
Alternative holiday for Liberation Day
Public
in 432 days
AUG 16 Monday
Liberation Day
Public
in 432 days
SEP 14 Tuesday
Chuseok
Public
in 461 days
SEP 14 Tuesday
The day preceding Chuseok
Public
in 461 days
SEP 15 Wednesday
Chuseok
Public
in 462 days
SEP 16 Thursday
Chuseok
Public
in 463 days
SEP 16 Thursday
The second day of Chuseok
Public
in 463 days
OCT 3 Sunday
National Foundation Day
Public
in 480 days
OCT 4 Monday
Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day
Public
in 481 days
OCT 4 Monday
National Foundation Day
Public
in 481 days
OCT 9 Saturday
Hangul Day
Public
in 486 days
OCT 11 Monday
Alternative holiday for Hangul Day
Public
in 488 days
OCT 11 Monday
Hangul Day
Public
in 488 days
DEC 25 Saturday
Christmas Day
Public
in 563 days
DEC 27 Monday
Alternative holiday for Christmas Day
Public
in 565 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2027?

South Korea has 31 official public holidays in 2027.

What is the next public holiday in South Korea?

The next public holiday in South Korea is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027 (Friday).

Do public holidays in South Korea fall on weekends?

Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2027.

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