South Korea Public Holidays 2026
12 public holidays and 247 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | 신정 | Day off |
| Tue, Feb 17 | 설날 | Day off |
| Sun, Mar 1 | 3·1절 | Day off |
| Mon, Mar 2 | 3·1절 (대체공휴일) observed | Day off |
| Tue, May 5 | 어린이날 | Day off |
| Sun, May 24 | 석가탄신일 | Day off |
| Mon, May 25 | 석가탄신일 (대체공휴일) observed | Day off |
| Sat, Jun 6 | 현충일 | Day off |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 제헌절 | Day off |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 광복절 | Day off |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 광복절 (대체공휴일) observed | Day off |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 추석 | Day off |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 개천절 | Day off |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 개천절 (대체공휴일) observed | Day off |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 한글날 | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | 기독탄신일 | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| February | 17 | 3 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 20 | 2 | 30 |
| October | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 247 | 14 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in South Korea?
There are 247 business days in 2026 in South Korea, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 12 public holidays.
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?
South Korea has 12 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with 신정 on Thursday, January 1, 2026.