South Korea National Holidays
Jan 01 New Year's Day
Seol (Note 1)
Mar 01 Independence Movement Day
Apr 05 Arbor Day
May 05 Children's Day
Buddha's Birthday (Note 2)
Jun 06 Memorial Day
Jul 17 Constitution Day
Aug 15 Liberation Day
Chuseok (Note 3)
Oct 03 National Foundation Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Note: - 1 The first day of the first month by the lunar calender is celebrated as "Seol".
- 2 The eight day of the fourth month by the lunar calendar. Solemn rituals are held at Buddhist
temple. The day's festivities are climaxed by a lantern parade in downtown seoul.
- 3 The 15th day of the eighth month by the lunar calender. This is the most celebrated
traditional holiday in Korea. Families held memorial services at home or at Family graves.
Viewing a full moon and making a wish is an important feature of the evening.
Source: Embassy Replublic of South Korea, Bangkok