| Month | Date(s) | Holiday | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | New Year's Day | Celebrated like in other countries. Many Koreans visit the coast or mountains to watch the first sunrise of the year. |
| February | 9-11 | Seollal | Lunar New Year's Day, one of the most important holidays. Most businesses close as people visit their hometowns to be with family and enjoy traditional foods and games. |
| March | 1 | Independence Movement Day | Commemorates the Declaration of Independence proclaimed on March 1, 1919, under Japanese colonization. |
| April | 10 | National Assembly Election Day | Legislative election day where regional representatives are elected to the National Assembly. |
| May | 5 | Children's Day | Celebrates children and hopes for their nurturing with love and care. Special events take place in parks, zoos, and other places. |
| May | 15 | Buddha's Birthday | Celebrates the birth of Buddha with rituals at temples and lanterns hung along streets. |
| June | 6 | Memorial Day | Honors soldiers and civilians who died for the country. The largest ceremony is at the National Cemetery in Seoul. |
| August | 15 | Liberation Day | Commemorates Japan's surrender in 1945 and Korea's subsequent liberation. |
| September | 16-18 | Chuseok | Korean Thanksgiving Day, a major traditional holiday to celebrate the harvest. Families gather for memorial rituals called charye. |
| October | 3 | National Foundation Day | Commemorates the founding of the Korean nation by the legendary god-king Dangun. |
| October | 9 | Hangeul Day | Celebrates the creation of Hangeul, Korea's native alphabet, proclaimed by the publication of Hunminjeongeum in 1446. |
| December | 25 | Christmas | Observed as a national holiday with festive decorations like Christmas trees and lights seen all over Korea. |
Source: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=140038&menuSn=372