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National Holidays in South Korea & Germany 2026

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Here you will find the national holidays of both countries.

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National Holidays in South Korea & Germany 2026

2026 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN SOUTH KOREA

NAME OF THE HOLIDAYDURATIONMONTHDAY
New Year’s Day1 day01 JanuaryThursday
Seollal Holidays (Korean New Year)3 days16–18 FebruaryMonday–Wednesday
Independence Movement Day1 day01 MarchSunday
Independence Movement Day (Substitute Holiday)1 day02 MarchMonday
Children’s Day1 day05 MayTuesday
Buddha’s Birthday1 day24 MaySunday
Buddha’s Birthday (Substitute Holiday)1 day25 MayMonday
2026 Local Elections Day1 day03 JuneWednesday
Memorial Day1 day06 JuneSaturday
Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol)1 day15 AugustSaturday
Liberation Day (Substitute Holiday)1 day17 AugustMonday
Chuseok Holidays (Harvest Festival)3 days24–26 SeptemberThursday–Saturday
National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol)1 day03 OctoberSaturday
National Foundation Day (Substitute Holiday)1 day05 OctoberMonday
Hangeul Proclamation Day1 day09 OctoberFriday
Christmas Day1 day25 DecemberFriday

2026 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS IN GERMANY

NAME OF THE HOLIDAYDURATIONMONTHDAY
New Year’s Day1 day01 JanuaryThursday
Good Friday1 day03 AprilFriday
Easter Monday1 day06 AprilMonday
Labour Day1 day01 MayFriday
Ascension Day1 day14 MayThursday
Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday)1 day25 MayMonday
German Unity Day1 day03 OctoberSaturday
Christmas Day1 day25 DecemberFriday
Second Day of Christmas (Boxing Day)1 day26 DecemberSaturday

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