List of National Holidays in Korea 2026
15
public holidays
9
during weekdays
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When Is the Next Public Holiday in Korea?
어린이날
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Working Days in 2026
Calculate the number of working days and work hours for each month, accounting for weekends and public holidays.
Working Days Calendar 2026
| Month | Days | Working | 8h/day | 4h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
February | 28 | 17 | 136 | 68 |
March | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
April | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
May | 31 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
June | 30 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
July | 31 | 23 | 184 | 92 |
August | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
September | 30 | 20 | 160 | 80 |
October | 31 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
November | 30 | 21 | 168 | 84 |
December | 31 | 22 | 176 | 88 |
| Total | 365 | 252 | 2016 | 1008 |
| Average | 21.0 | 168.0 | 84.0 |
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2026 Calendar
Plan your time off with this 2026 calendar showing all public holidays in Korea. View holidays at a glance and find the best opportunities to extend your vacation.
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List of National Holidays in Korea 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 신정 | Thursday |
| February 16, 2026 | 설날 연휴 1 | Monday |
| February 17, 2026 | 설날 | Tuesday |
| February 18, 2026 | 설날 연휴 2 | Wednesday |
| March 1, 2026 | 3ㆍ1절 | Sunday |
| May 5, 2026 | 어린이날 | Tuesday |
| May 24, 2026 | 부처님 오신날 | Sunday |
| June 6, 2026 | 현충일 | Saturday |
| August 15, 2026 | 광복절 | Saturday |
| September 24, 2026 | 추석 연휴 1 | Thursday |
| September 25, 2026 | 추석 | Friday |
| September 26, 2026 | 추석 연휴 2 | Saturday |
| October 3, 2026 | 개천절 | Saturday |
| October 9, 2026 | 한글날 | Friday |
| December 15, 2026 | 크리스마스 | Tuesday |
신정
January 1, 2026
설날 연휴 1
February 16, 2026
설날
February 17, 2026
설날 연휴 2
February 18, 2026
3ㆍ1절
March 1, 2026
어린이날
May 5, 2026
부처님 오신날
May 24, 2026
현충일
June 6, 2026
광복절
August 15, 2026
추석 연휴 1
September 24, 2026
추석
September 25, 2026
추석 연휴 2
September 26, 2026
개천절
October 3, 2026
한글날
October 9, 2026
크리스마스
December 15, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Korea has 15 national holidays in 2026. Of these, 9 fall on weekdays and 6 fall on weekends.