20242025
New Year’s Day1 January1 January
Seollal9–11 February28–30 January
Independence Movement Day1 March1 March
Children's Day5 May5 May
Buddha's Birthday15 May8 May
Memorial Day6 June6 June
Liberation Day15 August15 August
Chuseok16–18 September5–7 October
National Foundation Day3 October3 October
Hangeul Day9 October9 October
Christmas Day25 December25 December

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