Holidays in South Korea for 2017

Discover the official list of public, bank, and religious holidays in South Korea for 2017. Use this comprehensive guide to stay informed about important dates and observances across the country.

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DateWeekdayNameNotes
January 27thFriday

Korean New Year's Eve

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January 28thSaturday

Korean New Year's Day

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January 29thSunday

Second Day of the Korean New Year

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March 1stWednesday

Independence Movement Day

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April 5thWednesday

Arbor Day

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May 8thMonday

Parents' Day

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May 9thTuesday

Election Day

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May 15thMonday

Teachers' Day

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June 6thTuesday

Memorial Day

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July 17thMonday

Constitution Day

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October 1stSunday

Armed Forces Day

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October 3rdTuesday

Chuseok Eve

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October 3rdTuesday

National Foundation Day

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October 4thWednesday

Chuseok

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October 5thThursday

Second Day of Chuseok

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October 9thMonday

Korean Alphabet Day

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Holiday data for far-reaching years is subject to change due to laws and government decrees.

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