South Korea Public Holidays in 2009
South Korea has a total of 27 holidays in 2009. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Thursday, January 1, 2009 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Seollal Holiday |
Monday, January 26, 2009 | Seollal Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Seollal |
Monday, January 26, 2009 | Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. |
| Seollal Holiday |
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 | Seollal Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Independence Movement Day |
Sunday, March 1, 2009 | Independence Movement Day is a national holiday in South Korea |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2009 | March Equinox in South Korea (Seoul) |
| Arbor Day |
Sunday, April 5, 2009 | Arbor Day is a observance in South Korea |
| Labor Day |
Friday, May 1, 2009 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Buddha’s Birthday |
Saturday, May 2, 2009 | Buddha’s Birthday is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Children's Day |
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 | Children's Day is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Parents' Day |
Friday, May 8, 2009 | Parents' Day is a observance in South Korea |
| Teacher's Day |
Friday, May 15, 2009 | Teacher's Day is a observance in South Korea |
| Memorial Day |
Saturday, June 6, 2009 | Memorial Day is a public holiday in South Korea |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2009 | June Solstice in South Korea (Seoul) |
| Constitution Day |
Friday, July 17, 2009 | Constitution Day is a observance in South Korea |
| Liberation Day |
Saturday, August 15, 2009 | Liberation Day is a national holiday in South Korea |
| September Equinox |
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | September Equinox in South Korea (Seoul) |
| Armed Forces Day |
Thursday, October 1, 2009 | Armed Forces Day is a observance in South Korea |
| Chuseok Holiday |
Friday, October 2, 2009 | Chuseok Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Chuseok |
Saturday, October 3, 2009 | Chuseok is a public holiday in South Korea |
| National Foundation Day |
Saturday, October 3, 2009 | National Foundation Day is a national holiday in South Korea |
| Chuseok Holiday |
Sunday, October 4, 2009 | Chuseok Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Hangeul Proclamation Day |
Friday, October 9, 2009 | Hangeul Proclamation Day is a observance in South Korea |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2009 | December Solstice in South Korea (Seoul) |
| Christmas Eve |
Thursday, December 24, 2009 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2009 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Eve |
Thursday, December 31, 2009 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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