What are the main holidays in South Korea?

Public holidays:

  • New Year’s Day: 1 January.
  • Lunar New Year’s Day (Seollal): 31 December to 2 January by Lunar calendar.
  • Independence Movement Day (Sam Il Jul): 1 March.
  • Children’s Day (Uhrininal): 5 May.
  • Buddha’s Birthday: 8 April by Lunar calendar.
  • Memorial Day: 6 June.
  • Independence Day (Kwang Bok Jul): 15 August.
  • Harvest Moon Festival (Chuseok): 14 August to 16 August by Lunar calendar.
  • National Foundation Day (Kae Chun Jul): 3 October.
  • Christmas: 25 December.

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