Public Holidays in South Korea 2023
There are 12 officially recognized holidays in South Korea (11 Public Holidays, 1 Observance Holiday)
Public holidays are days of celebration where countries celebrate important historical or religious events. In some cases, there are public holidays which are celebrated exclusively in certain region of the country.
Name | Native Name | Date | Type |
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New Year's Day | 신정 | 01 Jan 2023 | |
Korean New Year | 설날 | 22 Jan 2023 | |
Independence Movement Day | 3·1절 | 01 Mar 2023 | |
Children's Day | 어린이날 | 05 May 2023 | |
Buddha's Birthday | 석가탄신일 | 27 May 2023 | |
Memorial Day | 현충일 | 06 Jun 2023 | |
Constitution Day | 제헌절 | 17 Jul 2023 | |
Liberation Day | 광복절 | 15 Aug 2023 | |
Korean Thanksgiving | 추석 | 29 Sep 2023 | |
National Foundation Day | 개천절 | 03 Oct 2023 | |
Hangul Day | 한글날 | 09 Oct 2023 | |
Christmas Day | 기독탄신일 | 25 Dec 2023 |