Mark your Calendars: South Korea's Public Holidays in 2023
In 2023, South Korea will revel in 15 public holidays and 14 observances. While public holidays offer days off for workers and students, observances do not. Moreover, some public holidays feature substitute holidays, providing additional days off when the holiday falls on a weekend. Below is the complete list of public holidays and their corresponding substitute holidays for 2023:
Holiday List / Monthly
January
-New Year's Day: January 1 (Sunday). No substitute holiday.
-Seollal (Lunar New Year): January 21-24 (Saturday to Tuesday). January 21 and 24 are substitute holidays for January 22 and 23, the actual dates of Seollal.
March
-March 1st Movement Day: March 1 (Wednesday). No substitute holiday.
May
-Children's Day: May 5 (Friday). No substitute holiday.
-Buddha's Birthday: May 27 (Saturday). No substitute holiday.
June
-Memorial Day: June 6 (Tuesday). No substitute holiday.
August
-Liberation Day: August 15 (Tuesday). No substitute holiday.
September
-Chuseok (Mid-Autumn Festival): September 28-30 (Thursday to Saturday). September 28 and 30 are substitute holidays for September 29, the actual date of Chuseok.
October
-National Foundation Day: October 3 (Tuesday). No substitute holiday.
-Hangeul Day: October 9 (Monday). No substitute holiday.
December
-Christmas Day: December 25 (Monday). No substitute holiday.
As you can see, an array of exciting bank holidays awaits South Korea in 2023. So, mark your calendars, plan your vacations, and get ready to enjoy the festivities!
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