National holidays of South Korea in 2020

This page contains a calendar of all 2020 public holidays for South Korea. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.

Day Date Holiday Notes
Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020 New Year's Day
Friday Jan. 24, 2020 Seollal Holiday
Saturday Jan. 25, 2020 Seollal
Friday Feb. 14, 2020 Valentine's Day
Sunday March 1, 2020 Independence Movement Day
Friday March 20, 2020 March Equinox
Sunday April 5, 2020 Arbor Day
Wednesday April 15, 2020 National Assembly Election Day
Thursday April 30, 2020 Buddha's Birthday
Friday May 1, 2020 Labor Day
Tuesday May 5, 2020 Children's Day
Friday May 8, 2020 Parents' Day
Friday May 15, 2020 Teacher's Day
Saturday June 6, 2020 Memorial Day
Sunday June 21, 2020 June Solstice
Friday July 17, 2020 Constitution Day
Saturday Aug. 15, 2020 Liberation Day
Tuesday Sept. 22, 2020 September Equinox
Wednesday Sept. 30, 2020 Chuseok Holiday
Thursday Oct. 1, 2020 Armed Forces Day
Thursday Oct. 1, 2020 Chuseok
Saturday Oct. 3, 2020 National Foundation Day
Friday Oct. 9, 2020 Hangeul Proclamation Day
Saturday Oct. 31, 2020 Halloween
Monday Dec. 21, 2020 December Solstice
Thursday Dec. 24, 2020 Christmas Eve
Friday Dec. 25, 2020 Christmas Day
Thursday Dec. 31, 2020 New Year's Eve