| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2027-02-06 | The day preceding Korean New Year | National |
| 2027-02-07 | Korean New Year | National |
| 2027-02-08 | The second day of Korean New Year | National |
| 2027-02-09 | Alternative holiday for Korean New Year | National |
| 2027-03-01 | Independence Movement Day | National |
| 2027-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2027-05-03 | Alternative holiday for Labor Day | National |
| 2027-05-05 | Children's Day | National |
| 2027-05-13 | Buddha's Birthday | National |
| 2027-06-06 | Memorial Day | National |
| 2027-07-17 | Constitution Day | National |
| 2027-07-19 | Alternative holiday for Constitution Day | National |
| 2027-08-15 | Liberation Day | National |
| 2027-08-16 | Alternative holiday for Liberation Day | National |
| 2027-09-14 | The day preceding Chuseok | National |
| 2027-09-15 | Chuseok | National |
| 2027-09-16 | The second day of Chuseok | National |
| 2027-10-03 | National Foundation Day | National |
| 2027-10-04 | Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day | National |
| 2027-10-09 | Hangul Day | National |
| 2027-10-11 | Alternative holiday for Hangul Day | National |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
| 2027-12-27 | Alternative holiday for Christmas Day | National |
About these holidays in South Korea (2027)
Our South Korea public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Children's Day
Children's Day celebrates children and promotes their welfare and rights. The date varies considerably: 1 June in many former Soviet and Eastern European countries, 20 November in others following the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child, and different national dates elsewhere. In several countries it is a public holiday. Schools, families and communities hold events, and children receive gifts and special attention.
Constitution Day
Constitution Day commemorates the adoption or signing of a country's constitution. The date varies by nation: Norway marks 17 May, Denmark 5 June, Poland 3 May, Spain 6 December, India 26 January and Japan 3 May. It is usually a public holiday marked by official ceremonies, parades and educational events about citizenship. In several countries it is treated as a celebration of national identity as much as of the legal document itself.
Liberation Day
Liberation Day marks the anniversary of a country's liberation from occupation or from an oppressive regime. Italy and the Netherlands observe it in the context of the Second World War, while Bulgaria, Albania, Portugal and several other states commemorate their own historical turning points. It is a public holiday marked by official ceremonies, wreath laying at war memorials and events reflecting on the restoration of national sovereignty.