Here’s the complete list of 2025 Korean Public Holidays:
- January 1st (Wed): New Year’s Day (신정)
- January 28th (Tue) – 30th (Thu): Lunar New Year (Seollal/설날)
- March 1st (Sat): Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol/삼일절)
- March 3rd (Mon): Alternative holiday for Independence Movement Day
- May 5th (Mon): Children’s Day (Eorininal/어린이날) & Buddha’s Birthday (Seokga Tansinil/석가탄신일)
- May 6th (Tue): Alternative holiday for Children’s Day & Buddha’s Birthday
- June 6th (Fri): Memorial Day (Hyeonchung-il/현충일)
- August 15th (Fri): Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol/광복절)
- October 3rd (Fri): National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol/개천절)
- October 5th (Sun) – 7th (Tue) : Chuseok (추석)
- October 8th (Wed) : Alternative holiday for Chuseok
- October 9th (Thu): Hangeul Day (Hangeulnal/한글날)
- December 25th (Thu): Christmas Day (성탄절)
If you’re planning a trip to Korea in 2025, it would be a good idea to keep the public holidays in mind.
You’re right to point those periods out! It’s especially helpful to be aware of those longer stretches where holidays and weekends combine.
Here’s that translated into English, with a little extra detail:
It looks like these periods in 2025 could have extended holidays, so it’s worth checking them out in detail:
- January 25th to February 2nd: This period includes the Lunar New Year (Seollal) holiday, which usually means 3 days off. With the weekend, this could create a longer break.
- February 28th to March 3rd: This period includes Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol) and its alternative holiday, potentially creating a 4-day weekend.
- May 1st to 6th: This includes Children’s Day (Eorininal) and Buddha’s Birthday (Seokga Tansinil), which sometimes creates an extended break.
- June 5th to 9th: This period includes Memorial Day (Hyeonchung-il), which could make a long weekend depending on how it falls.
- August 14th to 18th: This includes Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol), which could also form a long weekend.
- October 1st to 12th: This is the Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) period, which typically has 3 days off, and with weekends could be much longer.
If you’re traveling during these times, it’s a good idea to check:
- Specific holiday dates: The exact dates for some holidays might vary slightly.
- Transportation and accommodation: Booking early is essential, as these periods are popular for travel within Korea.
- Opening hours: Some businesses and attractions may have reduced hours or be closed.
I can help you find more details about these periods as you plan your trip! Just let me know what you need.