Working days in South Korea 2026
Count working days, weekends and public holidays in South Korea between two dates.
- Jan 1, 2026
- May 5, 2026
- Oct 9, 2026
- Dec 25, 2026
Public holidays in South Korea (2026)
South Korea has 8 national public holidays in 2026. Those that fall on a weekday reduce the number of working days.
| Date | Day of week |
|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday |
| March 1 | Sunday |
| May 5 | Tuesday |
| June 6 | Saturday |
| August 15 | Saturday |
| October 3 | Saturday |
| October 9 | Friday |
| December 25 | Friday |
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in South Korea?
Pick any date range and we count the weekdays, then subtract public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Are public holidays included?
Yes. National public holidays in South Korea are excluded from working days and listed for your range.
Are weekends counted?
No. Saturdays and Sundays are excluded automatically; only Monday to Friday are counted as working days.
Do public holidays that fall on a weekend reduce the count?
No. A holiday on a Saturday or Sunday does not reduce working days, because weekends are already excluded. That is why a country with twelve public holidays may lose only nine working days in a given year.
Which holidays are used for the count?
We use the official national public holidays of South Korea for the selected year and exclude the ones that fall on a weekday.