How many holidays does Korea have in 2025?

Provides a list of public holidays in South Korea for 2025, including dates and descriptions for each, helping residents and foreign workers plan for national observances and breaks throughout the year.
Oct 31, 2024
How many holidays does Korea have in 2025?
Holiday
Date
Day
New Year
1 January
Wednesday
Lunar New Year (Seollal)
28 to 30 January
Tuesday to Thursday
March 1st Movement Day
3 March
Monday
Labour Day
1 May
Thursday
Children’s Day
5 May
Monday
Buddha’s Birthday
5 May
Monday
Memorial Day
6 June
Friday
Liberation Day
15 August
Friday
National Foundation Day
3 October
Friday
Mid-Autumn Festival (Chuseok)
5 to 7 October
Sunday to Tuesday
Hangeul Day
9 October
Thursday
Christmas Day
25 December
Thursday
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