There are a total of 15 legal holidays in Korea, excluding Sundays, and compared to other countries, there are surprisingly many statutory holidays.
Korea's legal holidays are as follows:
- January 1: New Year's Day
It is a day to welcome the new year, and there are events such as having a meal with family, delivering new year's greetings, and making New Year's resolutions.
- January 1st of the lunar calendar: Korean Lunar New Year's Day
As a traditional Korean holiday, take a break by eating rice cake soup with your family or exchanging gifts.
- March 1: Independence Movement Day
It is a day to commemorate the steps of the Korean independence movement, and there is an event where the national flag is raised and the people celebrate together.
- April 8 of the lunar calendar: Buddha's Day/Buddha's Birthday
It is a representative Buddhist ceremony in the Buddhist culture to commemorate the day of Buddha's birth, and Buddhist believers hold various religious ceremonies, ascetic practices, and donations in commemoration of this.
It is a day for the protection and rights of children, and various events and events are held.
It is a day to honor the Armed Forces and independence activists who died during the war.
- August 15: National Liberation Day of Korea
It is a day to commemorate the end of the Japanese colonial era, and there are events to celebrate the people thinking about freedom and peace along with the flag-raising ceremony.
- August 15th of the lunar calendar: Korean Thanksgiving Day
As a representative Korean holiday, it is a time to spend time leisurely with family members.
- October 3: National Foundation Day
It is a day to commemorate the founding of Gojoseon.
- Hangeul Day, October 9th (Hangul Day)
It is a day to commemorate the invention of Hangeul.
- December 25: Christmas Day
It is a day to celebrate Christmas, and we have parties with our families or exchange gifts with each other.