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Public holidays in South Korea, 2027
Holiday dates24vs 2026: +2
On weekdays15not on the weekend
On the weekend9weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days10
World rank7 / 245median 14 days
All public holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | The day preceding Korean New Year |
| Feb 7, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Korean New Year |
| Feb 8, 2027 | Mon | The second day of Korean New Year |
| Feb 9, 2027 | Tue | Alternative holiday for Korean New Year |
| Mar 1, 2027 | Mon | Independence Movement Day |
| May 1, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Labor Day |
| May 3, 2027 | Mon | Alternative holiday for Labor Day |
| May 5, 2027 | Wed | Children's Day |
| May 13, 2027 | Thu | Buddha's Birthday |
| Jun 6, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Memorial Day |
| Jul 17, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Constitution Day |
| Jul 19, 2027 | Mon | Alternative holiday for Constitution Day |
| Aug 15, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | Liberation Day |
| Aug 16, 2027 | Mon | Alternative holiday for Liberation Day |
| Sep 14, 2027 | Tue | The day preceding Chuseok |
| Sep 15, 2027 | Wed | Chuseok |
| Sep 16, 2027 | Thu | The second day of Chuseok |
| Oct 3, 2027 | Sun (weekend) | National Foundation Day |
| Oct 4, 2027 | Mon | Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day |
| Oct 9, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Hangul Day |
| Oct 11, 2027 | Mon | Alternative holiday for Hangul Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 | Sat (weekend) | Christmas Day |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Mon | Alternative holiday for Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2027
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 3, 2027 | 3 days | New Year's Day |
| Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 9, 2027 | 4 days | The day preceding Korean New Year・Korean New Year・The second day of Korean New Year・Alternative holiday for Korean New Year |
| Feb 27, 2027 – Mar 1, 2027 | 3 days | Independence Movement Day |
| May 1, 2027 – May 3, 2027 | 3 days | Labor Day・Alternative holiday for Labor Day |
| Jul 17, 2027 – Jul 19, 2027 | 3 days | Constitution Day・Alternative holiday for Constitution Day |
| Aug 14, 2027 – Aug 16, 2027 | 3 days | Liberation Day・Alternative holiday for Liberation Day |
| Sep 14, 2027 – Sep 16, 2027 | 3 days | The day preceding Chuseok・Chuseok・The second day of Chuseok |
| Oct 2, 2027 – Oct 4, 2027 | 3 days | National Foundation Day・Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day |
| Oct 9, 2027 – Oct 11, 2027 | 3 days | Hangul Day・Alternative holiday for Hangul Day |
| Dec 25, 2027 – Dec 27, 2027 | 3 days | Christmas Day・Alternative holiday for Christmas Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2026
- + Alternative holiday for Christmas Day
- + Alternative holiday for Constitution Day
- + Alternative holiday for Hangul Day
- + Alternative holiday for Korean New Year
- + Alternative holiday for Labor Day
- − Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday
- − Alternative holiday for Independence Movement Day
- − Local Election Day
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2027 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.