Let’s Explore Korea’s National Holidays and Commemorative Days: Special Days Celebrating Our History and Culture
Korea’s national holidays and commemorative days are not just simple holidays.
These days are special moments that commemorate our history and culture, and instill a sense of pride in us as citizens.
Do you remember the days you enjoyed with your family during your childhood?
Or the festive moments with friends?
In this post, we will look back at Korea’s major national holidays and commemorative days, exploring their meanings, histories, and how they are celebrated in modern times. Let’s revisit our precious days together! Let’s go!
| No | Type | Name | Date |
| 1 | Commemorative Day | New Year’s Day | 1-Jan |
| 2 | Commemorative Day | World Wetlands Day | 2-Feb |
| 3 | National Holiday | Independence Movement Day | 1-Mar |
| 4 | Commemorative Day | Taxpayer’s Day | 3-Mar |
| 5 | Commemorative Day | World Water Day | 22-Mar |
| 6 | Commemorative Day | Commerce Day | Third Wednesday of March |
| 7 | Commemorative Day | West Sea Defense Day | Fourth Friday of March |
| 8 | Commemorative Day | Reserve Forces Day | First Friday of April |
| 9 | Commemorative Day | Arbor Day | 5-Apr |
| 10 | Commemorative Day | Health Day | 7-Apr |
| 11 | Commemorative Day | Disabled Persons Day | 20-Apr |
| 12 | Commemorative Day | Science Day | 21-Apr |
| 13 | Commemorative Day | Information and Communication Day | 22-Apr |
| 14 | Commemorative Day | Earth Day | 22-Apr |
| 15 | Commemorative Day | World Book Day | 23-Apr |
| 16 | Commemorative Day | Law Day | 25-Apr |
| 17 | Commemorative Day | Buddha’s Birthday | 8th day of the 4th lunar month |
| 18 | Commemorative Day | Labor Day | 1-May |
| 19 | Commemorative Day | Children’s Day | 5-May |
| 20 | Commemorative Day | Parents’ Day | 8-May |
| 21 | Commemorative Day | Sea Planting Day | 10-May |
| 22 | Commemorative Day | Teachers’ Day | 15-May |
| 23 | Commemorative Day | Invention Day | 19-May |
| 24 | Commemorative Day | Couples’ Day | 21-May |
| 25 | Commemorative Day | Coming-of-Age Day | Third Monday of May |
| 26 | Commemorative Day | Maritime Day | 31-May |
| 27 | Commemorative Day | Environment Day | 5-Jun |
| 28 | Commemorative Day | Memorial Day | 6-Jun |
| 29 | Commemorative Day | Korean War Memorial Day | 25-Jun |
| 30 | Commemorative Day | Railway Day | 28-Jun |
| 31 | Commemorative Day | Information Security Day | Second Wednesday of July |
| 32 | National Holiday | Constitution Day | 17-Jul |
| 33 | National Holiday | Liberation Day | 15-Aug |
| 34 | Commemorative Day | Energy Day | 22-Aug |
| 35 | Commemorative Day | Chuseok | 15th day of the 8th lunar month |
| 36 | Commemorative Day | Blue Sky Day | 7-Sep |
| 37 | Commemorative Day | World Car-Free Day | 22-Sep |
| 38 | Commemorative Day | Armed Forces Day | 1-Oct |
| 39 | Commemorative Day | Senior Citizens’ Day | 2-Oct |
| 40 | National Holiday | National Foundation Day | 3-Oct |
| 41 | National Holiday | Hangeul Day | 9-Oct |
| 42 | Commemorative Day | Sports Day | 15-Oct |
| 43 | Commemorative Day | Police Day | 21-Oct |
| 44 | Commemorative Day | United Nations Day | 24-Oct |
| 45 | Commemorative Day | Dokdo Day | 25-Oct |
| 46 | Commemorative Day | Culture Day | Third Saturday of October |
| 47 | Commemorative Day | Savings Day | Last Tuesday of October |
| 48 | Commemorative Day | Students’ Day | 1-Nov |
| 49 | Commemorative Day | Braille Day | 4-Npv |
| 50 | Commemorative Day | Firefighters’ Day | 9-Nov |
| 51 | Commemorative Day | Farmers’ Day | 11-Nov |
| 52 | Commemorative Day | Patriotic Martyrs’ Day | 17-Nov |
| 53 | Commemorative Day | Consumers’ Day | 3-Dec |
| 54 | Commemorative Day | Trade Day | 5-Dec |
| 55 | Commemorative Day | World Human Rights Day | 10-Dec |
| 56 | Commemorative Day | Christmas | 25-Dec |
