Below you'll find 2016's official holidays for South Korea. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
South Korea Public Holidays 2016
South Korea
There are 11 public holidays in South Korea for 2016. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
When are the next Public holidays in South Korea?
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 | Fri | New Year's Day |
| 2016-02-08 | Mon | Korean New Year |
| 2016-03-01 | Tue | Independence Movement Day |
| 2016-05-05 | Thu | Children's Day |
| 2016-05-14 | Sat | Buddha's Birthday |
| 2016-06-06 | Mon | Memorial Day |
| 2016-08-15 | Mon | Liberation Day |
| 2016-09-15 | Thu | Korean Thanksgiving |
| 2016-10-03 | Mon | National Foundation Day |
| 2016-10-09 | Sun | Hangul Day |
| 2016-12-25 | Sun | Christmas Day |
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