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Public Holidays in South Korea — 2031
17 public holidays in 2031
South Korea has 17 public holidays in 2031. The first public holiday of the year is New Year's Day on January 1. Use this list to plan time off, check bank closure dates, and stay ahead of national observances across the year.
January
새해
New Year's Day
Public
Jan 1
Wed
설날
Lunar New Year
Public
Jan 22
Wed
설날
Lunar New Year
Public
Jan 23
Thu
설날
Lunar New Year
Public
Jan 24
Fri
March
3·1절
Independence Movement Day
Public
Mar 3
Mon
April
부처님 오신 날
Buddha's Birthday
Public
Apr 29
Tue
May
노동절
Labour Day
Public
May 1
Thu
어린이날
Children's Day
Public
May 5
Mon
June
현충일
Memorial Day
Public
Jun 6
Fri
July
제헌절
Constitution Day
Public
Jul 17
Thu
August
광복절
Liberation Day
Public
Aug 15
Fri
September
추석
Chuseok
Public
Sep 30
Tue
October
추석
Chuseok
Public
Oct 1
Wed
추석
Chuseok
Public
Oct 2
Thu
개천절
National Foundation Day
Public
Oct 3
Fri
한글날
Hangul Day
Public
Oct 9
Thu
December
크리스마스
Christmas Day
Public
Dec 25
Thu
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