South Korea Public Holidays in 2021
South Korea has a total of 32 holidays in 2021. 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 |
Friday, January 1, 2021 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Seollal Holiday |
Friday, February 12, 2021 | Seollal Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Seollal |
Friday, February 12, 2021 | Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. |
| Seollal Holiday |
Saturday, February 13, 2021 | Seollal Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Valentine's Day |
Sunday, February 14, 2021 | February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions. |
| Independence Movement Day |
Monday, March 1, 2021 | Independence Movement Day is a national holiday in South Korea |
| March Equinox |
Saturday, March 20, 2021 | March Equinox in South Korea (Seoul) |
| Arbor Day |
Monday, April 5, 2021 | Arbor Day is a observance in South Korea |
| Labor Day |
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Children's Day |
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | Children's Day is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Parents' Day |
Saturday, May 8, 2021 | Parents' Day is a observance in South Korea |
| Teacher's Day |
Saturday, May 15, 2021 | Teacher's Day is a observance in South Korea |
| Buddha’s Birthday |
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | Buddha’s Birthday is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Memorial Day |
Sunday, June 6, 2021 | Memorial Day is a public holiday in South Korea |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 21, 2021 | June Solstice in South Korea (Seoul) |
| Constitution Day |
Saturday, July 17, 2021 | Constitution Day is a observance in South Korea |
| Liberation Day |
Sunday, August 15, 2021 | Liberation Day is a national holiday in South Korea |
| Day off for Liberation Day |
Monday, August 16, 2021 | Liberation Day is a national holiday in South Korea |
| Chuseok Holiday |
Monday, September 20, 2021 | Chuseok Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Chuseok |
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | Chuseok is a public holiday in South Korea |
| Chuseok Holiday |
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | Chuseok Holiday is a public holiday in South Korea |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | September Equinox in South Korea (Seoul) |
| Armed Forces Day |
Friday, October 1, 2021 | Armed Forces Day is a observance in South Korea |
| National Foundation Day |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 | National Foundation Day is a national holiday in South Korea |
| Day off for National Foundation Day |
Monday, October 4, 2021 | National Foundation Day is a national holiday in South Korea |
| Hangeul Proclamation Day |
Saturday, October 9, 2021 | Hangeul Proclamation Day is a national holiday in South Korea |
| Day off for Hangeul Proclamation Day |
Monday, October 11, 2021 | Hangeul Proclamation Day is a national holiday in South Korea |
| Halloween |
Sunday, October 31, 2021 | Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year. |
| December Solstice |
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | December Solstice in South Korea (Seoul) |
| Christmas Eve |
Friday, December 24, 2021 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Saturday, December 25, 2021 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Eve |
Friday, December 31, 2021 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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