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Korean Public Holidays 2026–2027 — Seollal and Chuseok

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Half the Korean calendar is lunar: Seollal and Chuseok move each year, and the substitute holiday law often adds another day. That produces four-day blocks, which is enough for a short Turkmenistan tour.

The calendar: September 2026 – August 2027

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  • 24–27 SeptemberChuseok●

    The Korean harvest festival and the biggest family holiday of the year. In 2026 the days off run 24–26 September plus the Sunday — four days in a row.

October 2026

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  • 3–5 OctoberNational Foundation Day●

    Gaecheonjeol, marking the legendary founding of Korea in 2333 BC. The holiday falls on a Saturday, so Monday 5 October is a substitute day off.

  • 9 OctoberHangeul Day●

    A holiday for the Korean alphabet, created by King Sejong in the 15th century. A Friday, giving a long weekend.

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  • 25 DecemberChristmas Day

    Christmas is a public holiday in Korea; in 2026 it falls on a Friday.

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  • 1 JanuaryNew Year’s Day

    The solar New Year, a single day off.

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  • 6–9 FebruarySeollal●

    Lunar New Year, the biggest holiday in Korea. In 2027 it runs 6–8 February plus a substitute day off on the 9th — four days in a row.

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  • 1 MarchIndependence Movement Day●

    The anniversary of the 1 March 1919 movement. A Monday, giving a three-day weekend.

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  • 5 MayChildren’s Day

    A family holiday and one of the best-loved in Korea.

  • 13 MayBuddha’s Birthday

    The eighth day of the fourth lunar month. Temples are hung with thousands of lanterns.

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  • 6 JuneMemorial Day

    A day of remembrance for the fallen; a Sunday in 2027.

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  • 14–16 AugustLiberation Day●

    Gwangbokjeol, the anniversary of the 1945 liberation. The holiday falls on a Sunday, with a substitute day off on Monday 16 August.

When to start the paperwork

Window Dates Send documents by
Chuseok 24–27 September 2026 13 August 2026
National Foundation Day 3–5 October 2026 22 August 2026
Hangeul Day 9 October 2026 28 August 2026
Seollal 6–9 February 2027 26 December 2026
Independence Movement Day 1 March 2027 18 January 2027
Liberation Day 14–16 August 2027 3 July 2027

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