Public holidays
2016, South Korea
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, 1 January 2016 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Sunday, 7 February 2016 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 3 | Monday, 8 February 2016 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 4 | Tuesday, 9 February 2016 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 5 | Wednesday, 10 February 2016 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 6 | Tuesday, 1 March 2016 | Independence Movement Day |
| 7 | Wednesday, 13 April 2016 | Election Day |
| 8 | Thursday, 5 May 2016 | Children's Day |
| 9 | Friday, 6 May 2016 | Extra government days |
| 10 | Saturday, 14 May 2016 | Buddha's Birthday |
| 11 | Monday, 6 June 2016 | Memorial Day |
| 12 | Monday, 15 August 2016 | Liberation Day |
| 13 | Wednesday, 14 September 2016 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 14 | Thursday, 15 September 2016 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 15 | Friday, 16 September 2016 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 16 | Monday, 3 October 2016 | National Foundation Day |
| 17 | Sunday, 9 October 2016 | Hangeul Day |
| 18 | Sunday, 25 December 2016 | Christmas Day |