Public Holidays in South Korea 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 신정 | 01 Jan 2024 | |
| Korean New Year | 설날 | 10 Feb 2024 | |
| Independence Movement Day | 3·1절 | 01 Mar 2024 | |
| Children's Day | 어린이날 | 05 May 2024 | |
| Buddha's Birthday | 석가탄신일 | 15 May 2024 | |
| Memorial Day | 현충일 | 06 Jun 2024 | |
| Constitution Day | 제헌절 | 17 Jul 2024 | |
| Liberation Day | 광복절 | 15 Aug 2024 | |
| Korean Thanksgiving | 추석 | 17 Sep 2024 | |
| National Foundation Day | 개천절 | 03 Oct 2024 | |
| Hangul Day | 한글날 | 09 Oct 2024 | |
| Christmas Day | 기독탄신일 | 25 Dec 2024 |