South Korea public holidays in May 2026
Official non-working public holidays in South Korea, 2026.
South Korea, 2026 — May
4 public holidays
| Date | Holiday | Weekday | When | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Labor Day | Friday | 169 days ago | Public holiday |
| 5 May | Children's Day | Tuesday | 165 days ago | Public holiday |
| 24 May | Buddha's Birthday | Sunday | 146 days ago | Public holiday |
| 25 May | Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday | Monday | 145 days ago | Public holiday |
Working days in 2026
- Working days in 2026: 245
- Free days in 2026: 120
- Public holidays in 2026: 22
A free day is a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday — one rule on every page of this site.