Public holidays in Korea, Republic of 2044
Every public holiday in Korea, Republic of in 2044 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Korea, Republic of, 2044
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Friday | New Year's Day | National |
| 29 January | Friday | The day preceding Korean New Year | National |
| 30 January | Saturday | Korean New Year | National |
| 31 January | Sunday | The second day of Korean New Year | National |
| 1 February | Monday | Alternative holiday for Korean New Year | National |
| 1 March | Tuesday | Independence Movement Day | National |
| 13 April | Wednesday | National Assembly Election Day | National |
| 5 May | Thursday | Buddha's Birthday; Children's Day | National |
| 6 May | Friday | Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday; Alternative holiday for Children's Day | National |
| 6 June | Monday | Memorial Day | National |
| 17 July | Sunday | Constitution Day | National |
| 15 August | Monday | Liberation Day | National |
| 3 October | Monday | National Foundation Day | National |
| 4 October | Tuesday | The day preceding Chuseok | National |
| 5 October | Wednesday | Chuseok | National |
| 6 October | Thursday | The second day of Chuseok | National |
| 9 October | Sunday | Hangul Day | National |
| 10 October | Monday | Alternative holiday for Hangul Day | National |
| 25 December | Sunday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December | Monday | Alternative holiday for Christmas Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 20 national holidays in 2044, 15 fall on a weekday and 5 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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