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Public holidays in Korea 2025
The following is a complete list of public holidays in Korea. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2025 | Public holiday | in 181 days |
| Korean New Year | January 29, 2025 | Public holiday | in 209 days |
| Independence Movement Day | March 1, 2025 | Public holiday | in 240 days |
| Children's Day | May 5, 2025 | Public holiday | in 305 days |
| Vesak | May 5, 2025 | Public holiday | in 305 days |
| Memorial Day | June 6, 2025 | Public holiday | in 337 days |
| Constitution Day | July 17, 2025 | Observance day | in 378 days |
| Liberation Day | August 15, 2025 | Public holiday | in 407 days |
| Korean Thanksgiving | October 6, 2025 | Public holiday | in 459 days |
| National Foundation Day | October 3, 2025 | Public holiday | in 456 days |
| Hangul Day | October 9, 2025 | Public holiday | in 462 days |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2025 | Public holiday | in 539 days |