Discover the official list of public, bank, and religious holidays in South Korea for 2016. Use this comprehensive guide to stay informed about important dates and observances across the country.
Date | Weekday | Name | Notes |
February 7th | Sunday | Korean New Year's Eve | - |
February 8th | Monday | Korean New Year's Day | - |
February 9th | Tuesday | Second Day of the Korean New Year | - |
March 1st | Tuesday | Independence Movement Day | - |
April 5th | Tuesday | Arbor Day | - |
April 13th | Wednesday | National Assembly Election Day | - |
May 8th | Sunday | Parents' Day | - |
May 15th | Sunday | Teachers' Day | - |
June 6th | Monday | Memorial Day | - |
July 17th | Sunday | Constitution Day | - |
September 14th | Wednesday | Chuseok Eve | - |
September 15th | Thursday | Chuseok | - |
September 16th | Friday | Second Day of Chuseok | - |
October 1st | Saturday | Armed Forces Day | - |
October 3rd | Monday | National Foundation Day | - |
October 9th | Sunday | Korean Alphabet Day | - |
Holiday data for far-reaching years is subject to change due to laws and government decrees.
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