Public holidays
1956, South Korea
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday, 1 January 1956 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Saturday, 11 February 1956 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 3 | Sunday, 12 February 1956 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 4 | Monday, 13 February 1956 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 5 | Thursday, 1 March 1956 | Independence Movement Day |
| 6 | Saturday, 5 May 1956 | Children's Day |
| 7 | Monday, 7 May 1956 | Children's Day |
| 8 | Thursday, 17 May 1956 | Buddha's Birthday |
| 9 | Wednesday, 6 June 1956 | Memorial Day |
| 10 | Wednesday, 15 August 1956 | Liberation Day |
| 11 | Tuesday, 18 September 1956 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 12 | Wednesday, 19 September 1956 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 13 | Thursday, 20 September 1956 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 14 | Wednesday, 3 October 1956 | National Foundation Day |
| 15 | Tuesday, 9 October 1956 | Hangeul Day |
| 16 | Tuesday, 25 December 1956 | Christmas Day |