Public holidays in South Korea 2027
South Korea has 17 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday · 새해
Long weekendLunar New Year
Saturday · 설날
On the weekendLunar New Year
Monday · 설날
Long weekendLunar New Year
Tuesday · 설날
Independence Movement Day
Monday · 3·1절
Long weekendLabour Day
Monday · 노동절
Long weekendChildren's Day
Wednesday · 어린이날
Buddha's Birthday
Thursday · 부처님 오신 날
Memorial Day
Sunday · 현충일
On the weekendConstitution Day
Monday · 제헌절
Long weekendLiberation Day
Monday · 광복절
Long weekendChuseok
Tuesday · 추석
Chuseok
Wednesday · 추석
Chuseok
Thursday · 추석
National Foundation Day
Monday · 개천절
Long weekendHangul Day
Monday · 한글날
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday · 크리스마스
On the weekend
Working days off
14
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 17
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 8
South Korea public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of South Korea’s 17 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 14 fall on a working day and 3 on the weekend. 8 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2027?
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South Korea has 17 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 14 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in South Korea in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in South Korea fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Lunar New Year (February 6), Memorial Day (June 6) and Christmas Day (December 25) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on South Korea’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in South Korea in 2027?
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8 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Lunar New Year, Independence Movement Day, Labour Day, Constitution Day, Liberation Day, National Foundation Day and Hangul Day.