National holidays of South Korea in 2021

This page contains a calendar of all 2021 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
Friday Jan. 1, 2021 New Year's Day
Thursday Feb. 11, 2021 Seollal Holiday
Friday Feb. 12, 2021 Seollal
Sunday Feb. 14, 2021 Valentine's Day
Monday March 1, 2021 Independence Movement Day
Saturday March 20, 2021 March Equinox
Monday April 5, 2021 Arbor Day
Saturday May 1, 2021 Labor Day
Wednesday May 5, 2021 Children's Day
Saturday May 8, 2021 Parents' Day
Saturday May 15, 2021 Teacher's Day
Wednesday May 19, 2021 Buddha's Birthday
Sunday June 6, 2021 Memorial Day
Monday June 21, 2021 June Solstice
Saturday July 17, 2021 Constitution Day
Sunday Aug. 15, 2021 Liberation Day
Monday Sept. 20, 2021 Chuseok Holiday
Tuesday Sept. 21, 2021 Chuseok
Thursday Sept. 23, 2021 September Equinox
Friday Oct. 1, 2021 Armed Forces Day
Sunday Oct. 3, 2021 National Foundation Day
Saturday Oct. 9, 2021 Hangeul Proclamation Day
Sunday Oct. 31, 2021 Halloween
Wednesday Dec. 22, 2021 December Solstice
Friday Dec. 24, 2021 Christmas Eve
Saturday Dec. 25, 2021 Christmas Day
Friday Dec. 31, 2021 New Year's Eve