South Korea Public Holidays 2020

Below you'll find 2020's official holidays for South Korea. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.

South Korea

There are 11 public holidays in South Korea for 2020. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.

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Date	Day	Holiday name
2020-01-01	Wed	New Year's Day
2020-01-25	Sat	Korean New Year
2020-03-01	Sun	Independence Movement Day
2020-04-30	Thu	Buddha's Birthday
2020-05-05	Tue	Children's Day
2020-06-06	Sat	Memorial Day
2020-08-15	Sat	Liberation Day
2020-10-01	Thu	Korean Thanksgiving
2020-10-03	Sat	National Foundation Day
2020-10-09	Fri	Hangul Day
2020-12-25	Fri	Christmas Day

Experience South Korea's Rich Culture Through its Public Holidays

South Korea's public holidays reflect its unique history and traditions. This guide highlights key celebrations that showcase Korean culture.