It falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.Ī cultural and religious holiday which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas is celebrated in South Korea annually every December 25.Ĭelebrated every October, the national foundation day is marked by parades, festivals, parties and other activities in South Korea.Īlso known as the Korean Alphabet Day, Hangeul Day remembers the day the Hangul was proclaimed. Harvest Moon Festival or Chuseok celebrates the start of the harvest season in South Korea. It commemorates South Korea’s liberation from Japanese occupation. The National Liberation day is held both in North and South Korea celebrated annually on August 15. The local elections will be for the vacant seats in the National Assembly.Ĭelebrated every 1st day of May in South Korea, Labor Day celebrates workers’ rights.Ĭonstitution Day is the day that the South Korean constitution was proclaimed on July 17, 1948. South Korea honors the military in a solemn ceremony during this day. Prince Siddhartha Gautama or Buddha’s birthday is also celebrated in South Korea. It is the first day of the Korean lunar calendar. This holiday remembers Korea’s resistance from Japan from 1910 into 1945.Ĭhildren’s Day is celebrated every May 5 in South Korea. South Korea marks this day with festivities. If you know and respect Korean culture you will get much more out of your time in Korea. New Year’s Day is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Korean culture has survived for 5,000 years, despite the best efforts by hostile neighbors to stomp it out. What are the other school holidays in South Korea?
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