Korean holidays

Public holidays — offices, banks and immigration closed

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Government offices, banks and immigration offices are closed.

17 days off in 2026 · Longest break: 5 days, 2/14 – 2/18

2026 holidays

1/1 Thu
New Year's Day
offices · banks · immigration closed
2/16 Mon
2/17 Tue
2/18 Wed
Seollal (Lunar New Year)
lunar 1.1 · offices · banks · immigration closed
3/1 Sun
Independence Movement Day
offices · banks · immigration closed
5/1 Fri
Labor Day
offices · banks · immigration closed
5/5 Tue
Children's Day
offices · banks · immigration closed
5/24 Sun
Buddha's Birthday
lunar 4.8 · offices · banks · immigration closed
6/6 Sat
Memorial Day
offices · banks · immigration closed
7/17 Fri
Constitution Day
offices · banks · immigration closed
8/15 Sat
Liberation Day
offices · banks · immigration closed
9/24 Thu
9/25 Fri
9/26 Sat
Chuseok (Harvest Festival)
lunar 8.15 · offices · banks · immigration closed
10/3 Sat
National Foundation Day
offices · banks · immigration closed
10/9 Fri
Hangeul Day
offices · banks · immigration closed
12/25 Fri
Christmas
offices · banks · immigration closed

Substitute and temporary holidays are not included — check the official calendar before visiting an office.