Public holidays
2026, South Korea
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday, 1 January 2026 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Monday, 16 February 2026 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 3 | Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 4 | Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 5 | Sunday, 1 March 2026 | Independence Movement Day |
| 6 | Monday, 2 March 2026 | Independence Movement Day |
| 7 | Friday, 1 May 2026 | Labor Day |
| 8 | Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | Children's Day |
| 9 | Sunday, 24 May 2026 | Buddha's Birthday |
| 10 | Monday, 25 May 2026 | Buddha's Birthday |
| 11 | Wednesday, 3 June 2026 | Election Day |
| 12 | Saturday, 6 June 2026 | Memorial Day |
| 13 | Friday, 17 July 2026 | Constitution Day |
| 14 | Saturday, 15 August 2026 | Liberation Day |
| 15 | Monday, 17 August 2026 | Liberation Day |
| 16 | Thursday, 24 September 2026 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 17 | Friday, 25 September 2026 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 18 | Saturday, 26 September 2026 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival |
| 19 | Saturday, 3 October 2026 | National Foundation Day |
| 20 | Monday, 5 October 2026 | National Foundation Day |
| 21 | Friday, 9 October 2026 | Hangeul Day |
| 22 | Friday, 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day |