How are substitute public holidays handled in South Korea?

When a statutory public holiday falls on a weekend, many jurisdictions (such as South Korea, the UK, and Japan) designate the following Monday as an official substitute holiday. Dayoffly displays both the original and substitute holiday dates.

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South Korea Public Holidays 2026

Full schedule of statutory national holidays, bank holidays, and long weekend opportunities in South Korea.

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South Korea 2026 Interactive Calendar

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Monthly List of Public Holidays (2026)

January (1)

New Year's Day

신정

01-01

Thu, Jan 1, 2026

Public

February (3)

Lunar New Year's Eve

설날 연휴

02-16

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

Public

Lunar New Year's Day

설날

02-17

Tue, Feb 17, 2026

Public

Second Day of Lunar New Year

설날 연휴

02-18

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

Public

March (2)

Independence Movement Day

삼일절

03-01

Sun, Mar 1, 2026

Public

Independence Movement Day (Substitute)

대체공휴일

03-02

Mon, Mar 2, 2026

Public

May (3)

Children's Day

어린이날

05-05

Tue, May 5, 2026

Public

Buddha's Birthday

부처님 오신 날

05-24

Sun, May 24, 2026

Public

Buddha's Birthday (Substitute)

대체공휴일

05-25

Mon, May 25, 2026

Public

June (1)

Memorial Day

현충일

06-06

Sat, Jun 6, 2026

Public

August (2)

Liberation Day

광복절

08-15

Sat, Aug 15, 2026

Public

Liberation Day (Substitute)

대체공휴일

08-17

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Public

September (3)

Chuseok Eve

추석 연휴

09-24

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Public

Chuseok

추석

09-25

Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Public

Chuseok Holiday

추석 연휴

09-26

Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Public

October (3)

National Foundation Day

개천절

10-03

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Public

National Foundation Day (Substitute)

대체공휴일

10-05

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Public

Hangeul Day

한글날

10-09

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Public

December (1)

Christmas Day

기독탄신일

12-25

Fri, Dec 25, 2026

Public

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about public holidays, long weekends, and PTO planning.

Statutory public holidays typically designate mandatory paid days off for government and standard commercial employers. However, retail, hospitality, and essential services may operate under substitute holiday pay rules according to local labor regulations.