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Lunar New Year
6–9 Feb 2027
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South Korea · 2027
South Korea public holidays 2027
Official public holidays in South Korea for 2027, with weekdays, countdowns and the long weekends you can build around them.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | |
| 6 Feb 2027 | Saturday | Lunar New Year | |
| 8 Feb 2027 | Monday | Lunar New Year | |
| 9 Feb 2027 | Tuesday | Lunar New Year | |
| 1 Mar 2027 | Monday | Independence Movement Day | |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Labour Day | |
| 5 May 2027 | Wednesday | Children's Day | |
| 13 May 2027 | Thursday | Buddha's Birthday | |
| 6 Jun 2027 | Sunday | Memorial Day | |
| 19 Jul 2027 | Monday | Constitution Day | |
| 16 Aug 2027 | Monday | Liberation Day | |
| 14 Sep 2027 | Tuesday | Chuseok | |
| 15 Sep 2027 | Wednesday | Chuseok | |
| 16 Sep 2027 | Thursday | Chuseok | |
| 4 Oct 2027 | Monday | National Foundation Day | |
| 11 Oct 2027 | Monday | Hangul Day | |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
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Public holidays highlighted, weekends shaded.
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Public holidayWeekend
Long weekends and bridge days in 2027
6days off
Labour Day
1–3 May 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
7days off
Chuseok
14–16 Sep 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 6 days2 PTO → 7 days
6days off
Children's Day
5 May 2027
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 5 days2 PTO → 6 days
5days off
New Year's Day
1–3 Jan 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Independence Movement Day
27 Feb – 1 Mar 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Buddha's Birthday
13 May 2027
1 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
5days off
Constitution Day
17–19 Jul 2027
3 days · no leave1 PTO → 4 days2 PTO → 5 days
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FAQ
- Does South Korea have holidays on weekends in 2027?
- Some holidays fall on weekends; where a country has a substitute day, it is included as a separate entry.
- How do I use these dates to plan leave in 2027?
- Open the long weekend page, pick a run, and see how many days of leave connect it to the next weekend.