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 2028

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

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Monthly List of Public Holidays (2028)

January (4)

New Year's Day

신정

01-01

Sat, Jan 1, 2028

Public

Lunar New Year's Eve

설날 연휴

01-26

Wed, Jan 26, 2028

Public

Lunar New Year's Day

설날

01-27

Thu, Jan 27, 2028

Public

Second Day of Lunar New Year

설날 연휴

01-28

Fri, Jan 28, 2028

Public

March (1)

Independence Movement Day

삼일절

03-01

Wed, Mar 1, 2028

Public

May (2)

Buddha's Birthday

부처님 오신 날

05-02

Tue, May 2, 2028

Public

Children's Day

어린이날

05-05

Fri, May 5, 2028

Public

June (1)

Memorial Day

현충일

06-06

Tue, Jun 6, 2028

Public

August (1)

Liberation Day

광복절

08-15

Tue, Aug 15, 2028

Public

October (5)

Chuseok Eve

추석 연휴

10-02

Mon, Oct 2, 2028

Public

Chuseok & National Foundation Day

추석 / 개천절

10-03

Tue, Oct 3, 2028

Public

Chuseok Holiday

추석 연휴

10-04

Wed, Oct 4, 2028

Public

Chuseok (Substitute)

대체공휴일

10-05

Thu, Oct 5, 2028

Public

Hangeul Day

한글날

10-09

Mon, Oct 9, 2028

Public

December (1)

Christmas Day

기독탄신일

12-25

Mon, Dec 25, 2028

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.