New Year's Day
The first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
ReferenceSouth Korea public holidays 2022 · EveryHoliday
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Seollal (Lunar New Year)
Korean Lunar New Year, one of the most important traditional Korean holidays.
ReferenceSeollal (Lunar New Year)
Korean Lunar New Year, one of the most important traditional Korean holidays.
ReferenceSeollal (Lunar New Year)
Korean Lunar New Year, one of the most important traditional Korean holidays.
ReferenceIndependence Movement Day
Commemorates the March 1st Movement in 1919.
ReferenceChildren's Day
A day to value the personality of children and promote their happiness.
ReferenceBuddha's Birthday
Commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama.
ReferenceMemorial Day
Commemorates the men and women who died while in military service during the Korean War and other significant wars.
ReferenceLiberation Day
Commemorates Victory over Japan Day, which liberated Korea from colonial rule.
ReferenceChuseok
A major harvest festival and a three-day holiday in South Korea celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.
ReferenceChuseok
A major harvest festival and a three-day holiday in South Korea celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.
ReferenceChuseok
A major harvest festival and a three-day holiday in South Korea celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar.
ReferenceChuseok (observed)
Substitute holiday
A day off observed for Chuseok.
ReferenceNational Foundation Day
Celebrates the legendary formation of the first Korean state of Gojoseon in 2333 BC.
ReferenceHangeul Day
Commemorates the invention and proclamation of Hangul, the alphabet of the Korean language.
ReferenceHangeul Day (observed)
Substitute holiday
A day off observed for Hangeul Day.
ReferenceChristmas Day
An annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
ReferenceRegional and workplace schedules can differ. Substitute, temporary and lunar holidays are marked where recorded. Predicted dates can differ from final announcements; consult available references and official notices when planning travel or work.