Public holidays
1961, South Korea
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday, 1 January 1961 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Tuesday, 14 February 1961 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 3 | Wednesday, 15 February 1961 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 4 | Thursday, 16 February 1961 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 5 | Wednesday, 1 March 1961 | Independence Movement Day |
| 6 | Friday, 5 May 1961 | Children's Day |
| 7 | Monday, 22 May 1961 | Buddha's Birthday |
| 8 | Tuesday, 6 June 1961 | Memorial Day |
| 9 | Tuesday, 15 August 1961 | Liberation Day |
| 10 | Saturday, 23 September 1961 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 11 | Sunday, 24 September 1961 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 12 | Monday, 25 September 1961 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 13 | Tuesday, 3 October 1961 | National Foundation Day |
| 14 | Monday, 9 October 1961 | Hangeul Day |
| 15 | Monday, 25 December 1961 | Christmas Day |