South Korea Public Holidays 2025
11 public holidays and 246 business days in 2025.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 1 | 신정 | Day off |
| Wed, Jan 29 | 설날 | Day off |
| Sat, Mar 1 | 3·1절 | Day off |
| Mon, Mar 3 | 3·1절 (대체공휴일) observed | Day off |
| Mon, May 5 | 어린이날 | Day off |
| Mon, May 5 | 석가탄신일 | Day off |
| Tue, May 6 | 어린이날 (대체공휴일) observed | Day off |
| Tue, May 6 | 석가탄신일 (대체공휴일) observed | Day off |
| Fri, Jun 6 | 현충일 | Day off |
| Thu, Jul 17 | 제헌절 | observance |
| Fri, Aug 15 | 광복절 | Day off |
| Fri, Oct 3 | 개천절 | Day off |
| Sun, Oct 5 | 추석 | Day off |
| Wed, Oct 8 | 추석 (대체공휴일) observed | Day off |
| Thu, Oct 9 | 한글날 | Day off |
| Thu, Dec 25 | 기독탄신일 | Day off |
Business days per month in 2025
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 | 4 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| May | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 20 | 1 | 30 |
| July | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 18 | 5 | 31 |
| November | 20 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 246 | 15 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2025 in South Korea?
There are 246 business days in 2025 in South Korea, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 11 public holidays.
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2025?
South Korea has 11 public holidays (days off) in 2025, starting with 신정 on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.