South Korea Holidays & National Days 2026
Here is every national day, public holiday and special observance connected with South Korea on National Day Review — sorted by date for 2026, with a live countdown to the next one. Open any day to read its history, traditions, facts, wishes and messages.
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Independence Movement Day (Korea)
Independence Movement Day is an essential holiday in South Korea. It celebrated the country's independence from Japan in 1945. The holiday
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South Korea Holidays & National Days in 2026 — Month by Month
March 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | Sunday | Independence Movement Day (Korea) | Next: March 1, 2027 |
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