South Korea Public Holidays

New Year's Day

Seollal (Lunar New Year)

Sam Il Jul (Independence Movement Day)

Labour Day

Note: Not an official public holiday but many companies and financial markets close.

Orininal (Children's Day)

Buddha's Birthday

Memorial Day

Kwang Bok Jul (Independence Day)

Kae Chun Jul (National Foundation Day)

Christmas Day

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