Public Holidays in South Korea in 2025

Complete list of official public holidays and observances

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Official Public Holidays

16 holidays in South Korea for 2025

Holiday	Date	Day	Applies To
New Year's Day New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.	January 01	Wednesday	Nationwide
Seollal Holiday Seollal Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea	January 29	Wednesday	Nationwide
Seollal Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly use...	January 29	Wednesday	Nationwide
Seollal Holiday Seollal Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea	January 30	Thursday	Nationwide
Independence Movement Day Independence Movement Day is a national holiday in South Korea	March 01	Saturday	Nationwide
Labor Day Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries ar...	May 01	Thursday	Nationwide
Buddha’s Birthday Buddha’s Birthday is a public holiday in South Korea	May 05	Monday	Nationwide
Children's Day Children's Day is a public holiday in South Korea	May 05	Monday	Nationwide
Memorial Day Memorial Day is a public holiday in South Korea	June 06	Friday	Nationwide
Liberation Day Liberation Day is a national holiday in South Korea	August 15	Friday	Nationwide
National Foundation Day National Foundation Day is a national holiday in South Korea	October 03	Friday	Nationwide
Chuseok Holiday Chuseok Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea	October 05	Sunday	Nationwide
Chuseok Chuseok is a public holiday in South Korea	October 06	Monday	Nationwide
Chuseok Holiday Chuseok Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea	October 07	Tuesday	Nationwide
Hangeul Proclamation Day Hangeul Proclamation Day is a national holiday in South Korea	October 09	Thursday	Nationwide
Christmas Day Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregor...	December 25	Thursday	Nationwide

Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in South Korea.

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About Public Holidays in South Korea

Public holidays in South Korea are an essential aspect of the country's cultural and social fabric, reflecting its rich history and traditions. The nation observes several public holidays throughout the year, including major celebrations such as Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (Harvest Festival), which are times for family gatherings and honoring ancestors. In addition to these traditional holidays, South Korea also recognizes several modern public holidays, such as Independence Day and Constitution Day. Understanding public holidays is crucial for effective absence management and staff leave planning, as businesses must navigate employee requests for time off during these peak periods. For more information on public holidays in South Korea, you can visit the official government website at Korea.kr.