Jan 1
New Year's Day
The first day of the year in South Korea
Jan 28
Lunar New Year's Eve
Eve of Lunar New Year in Korea, an important time for family gatherings
Jan 29
Seollal (Lunar New Year)
Korea's most important traditional holiday, celebrating the Lunar New Year
Jan 30
Seollal Holiday
The final day of the three-day Lunar New Year holiday period
Mar 1
Independence Movement Day
Commemorates the Korean independence movement of March 1, 1919
May 5
Children's Day
Holiday celebrating children and recognizing their rights
May 8
Buddha's Birthday
Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth of Buddha
May 19
Buddha's Birthday (Alternative)
Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday
Jun 6
Memorial Day
Honors soldiers and civilians who sacrificed their lives for their country
Aug 15
Liberation Day
Commemorates the liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945
Oct 3
National Foundation Day
Celebrates the mythical founding of the Korean nation
Oct 9
Hangul Day
Commemorates the creation and proclamation of the Korean alphabet
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ
1. According to labor laws, employees are entitled to additional leave on statutory holidays.
2. When a statutory holiday falls on a weekend, the following workday is designated as a compensatory day off.