Are you planning a trip to South Korea in 2027?
2027 brings some changes to the Korean calendar. Two “new” public holidays join the list: Labor Day (May 1) and Constitution Day (July 17). Many holidays also fall on weekends, so there are 7 substitute holidays, which means plenty of 3-day weekends throughout the year.
Here is everything you need to know about the South Korean public holiday schedule for 2027.
📅 South Korea Public Holidays 2027 Calendar
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Note |
| Jan 1 | Fri | New Year’s Day | |
| Feb 6 – 8 | Sat – Mon | Seollal (Lunar New Year) | Major Holiday (Seollal is Feb 7) |
| Feb 9 | Tue | Substitute Holiday | For Seollal |
| Mar 1 | Mon | March 1st Movement Day | |
| May 1 | Sat | Labor Day | Public holiday since 2026 |
| May 3 | Mon | Substitute Holiday | For Labor Day |
| May 5 | Wed | Children’s Day | |
| May 13 | Thu | Buddha’s Birthday | |
| Jun 6 | Sun | Memorial Day | No substitute holiday |
| Jul 17 | Sat | Constitution Day | Public holiday again since 2026 |
| Jul 19 | Mon | Substitute Holiday | For Constitution Day |
| Aug 15 | Sun | Liberation Day | |
| Aug 16 | Mon | Substitute Holiday | For Liberation Day |
| Sep 14 – 16 | Tue – Thu | Chuseok (Thanksgiving) | Major Holiday (Chuseok is Sep 15) |
| Oct 3 | Sun | National Foundation Day | |
| Oct 4 | Mon | Substitute Holiday | For Oct 3rd |
| Oct 9 | Sat | Hangeul Day | Celebration of the Alphabet |
| Oct 11 | Mon | Substitute Holiday | For Hangeul Day |
| Dec 25 | Sat | Christmas Day | |
| Dec 27 | Mon | Substitute Holiday | For Christmas |
Based on the official 2027 calendar announced by the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) in June 2026.
🆕 What’s New in 2027?
Labor Day (May 1) became a public holiday for everyone in 2026. Before that, it was a day off only for private-sector workers. Public offices and schools now close as well.
Constitution Day (July 17) returned as a public holiday in 2026, 18 years after it was removed in 2008.
In 2027 both days fall on a Saturday, so the following Monday becomes a substitute holiday.
🗓️ 10 Long Weekends in 2027
| Period | Holiday | Days |
| Jan 1 – 3 | New Year’s Day | 3 |
| Feb 6 – 9 | Seollal | 4 |
| Feb 27 – Mar 1 | March 1st Movement Day | 3 |
| May 1 – 3 | Labor Day | 3 |
| Jul 17 – 19 | Constitution Day | 3 |
| Aug 14 – 16 | Liberation Day | 3 |
| Sep 14 – 16 | Chuseok | 3 |
| Oct 2 – 4 | National Foundation Day | 3 |
| Oct 9 – 11 | Hangeul Day | 3 |
| Dec 25 – 27 | Christmas | 3 |
Unlike 2026, there is no long “Golden Week” in 2027. The longest break is the 4-day Seollal holiday. However, if you take two days off on Sep 13 (Mon) and Sep 17 (Fri), you can enjoy a 9-day Chuseok break from Sep 11 to Sep 19.
✈️ Travel Tips for 2027
Among Korea’s public holidays, Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) are the most significant traditional events. Many local restaurants and traditional markets close on the actual day of these holidays. It is also best to avoid traveling between Seoul and other regions during these periods because of heavy traffic.
With so many 3-day weekends in 2027, popular spots like Jeju, Busan, and Gangneung can get crowded on Saturdays through Mondays. If your schedule is flexible, plan your domestic trips and KTX tickets around these dates.
Please keep these tips in mind when planning your trip to Korea in 2027!
📖 Read next
- Seollal: Korean Lunar New Year →
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