South Korea has 16 public holidays in 2027; 13 of them fall on a working day, which leaves 248 working days in the year. The first is New Year's Day on January 1 and the last is Christmas Day (observed) on December 27.
Three or more days off in a row, counting weekends:
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
February 5 – February 8 (4 days): Lunar New Year
February 27 – March 1 (3 days): Independence Movement Day
August 14 – August 16 (3 days): Liberation Day
September 14 – September 16 (3 days): Chuseok
October 2 – October 4 (3 days): National Foundation Day
October 9 – October 11 (3 days): Hangul Day
December 25 – December 27 (3 days): Christmas Day
Working days per month in 2027
Weekdays minus public holidays that fall on a working day.
Month
Working days
Holidays on working days
January
20
1
February
18
2
March
22
1
April
22
May
19
2
June
22
July
22
August
21
1
September
19
3
October
19
2
November
22
December
22
1
Total
248
13
Notes
Nationwide public holidays only; regional or local holidays are not included. When a holiday falls on a weekend and the law moves the day off, both dates are shown.
Holidays that follow the lunar calendar are calculated in advance and can move by a day when the official date is announced.
Common questions
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2027?
16 nationwide public holidays, of which 13 fall on a working day (248 working days in total).
What is the first long weekend in South Korea in 2027?
January 1 – January 3 (3 days): New Year's Day
Which public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?
Lunar New Year, Lunar New Year, Memorial Day (Hyeonchung-il), Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol), National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol), Hangul Day, Christmas Day.