Public holidays in South Korea — May 2026

6 public holidays in South Korea during May 2026: Labour Day, Labor Day, Children's Day, Buddha's Birthday.

Public holidays

• Fri, May 1
  Labour Day 노동절 Public holiday
• Fri, May 1
  Labor Day Public holiday
• Tue, May 5
  Children's Day 어린이날 Public holiday
• Sun, May 24
  Buddha's Birthday Public holiday
• Mon, May 25
  Buddha's Birthday 부처님 오신 날 Public holiday
• Mon, May 25
  Day off for Buddha's Birthday Public holiday

Other observances

• Fri, May 8
  Parents' Day Observance
• Fri, May 15
  Teacher's Day Observance