South Korea Guide
Public Holidays
Sinjeong (New Year's Day) January 1
Seollal (Lunar New Year) Usually early February
Independence Movement Day March 1
Children's Day May 5
Buddha's Birthday Usually late May
Memorial Day June 6
Constitution Day July 17
Independence Day August 15
Chuseok (Thanksgiving) Usually September or October
National Foundation Day October 3
Christmas Day December 25