South Korea — time, weather and useful information
Country page for South Korea: local time and weather in its cities, key facts, norms and traditions, tips for tourists and important warnings for travellers.
Country at a glance
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Cities of the country on the map
About this country
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Norms and traditions
Tips for tourists
What a traveller should keep in mind
Public holidays 2026
| 01.01 | New Year's Day · every year |
| 16.02.2026 | Lunar New Year |
| 17.02.2026 | Lunar New Year |
| 18.02.2026 | Lunar New Year |
| 02.03.2026 | Independence Movement Day |
| 01.05.2026 | Labour Day |
| 05.05 | Children's Day · every year |
| 25.05.2026 | Buddha's Birthday |
| 03.06.2026 | Local Election Day |
| 06.06 | Memorial Day · every year |
| 17.07.2026 | Constitution Day |
| 17.08.2026 | Liberation Day |
| 24.09.2026 | Chuseok |
| 25.09.2026 | Chuseok |
| 26.09.2026 | Chuseok |
| 05.10.2026 | National Foundation Day |
| 09.10.2026 | Hangul Day |
| 25.12 | Christmas Day · every year |
Traveler safety
🌀 Typhoons/hurricanes (season)
🌐 Earthquakes
General guidance for tourists. Before travelling, check your government’s official travel advisories.
The country profile is general reference information describing customs and everyday details for travellers. Before your trip, check the current entry rules and the official travel advice of your government.