Korean Public Holidays Public Holiday Regulation · Apr 2026
Official Korean public holidays — fixed solar dates + lunar holidays (Seollal, Chuseok, Buddha's Birthday) converted to solar + substitute days. D-day to the next holiday at a glance.
※ 2024-2030, 7 years hardcoded. Government may declare temporary holidays (e.g., extra Chuseok bridges, election days) which aren't pre-listed here. Sources: KASI lunar conversion + Korean Public Holiday Regulation.
FAQ
What's a substitute holiday?
When a public holiday falls on Sunday (or Sat for Children's Day), the next non-holiday weekday becomes paid off. NYE & Memorial Day excluded.
Why do Seollal/Chuseok dates change?
They follow the lunar calendar. Solar dates shift each year.
Do all businesses observe these?
Government, banks, schools — yes. Retail/hospitality often stay open. Seollal & Chuseok closures most universal.
Visa services on holidays?
HiKorea offices closed. Online services 24/7 but processing pauses.
Temporary holidays?
Government declares ad-hoc — check news. Examples: 2023 Oct 2, 2024 Apr 10 / Oct 1.