Monday, 25 December 2028
Confirmed — source checked
This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
Christmas Day is observed on 25 December as a statutory public holiday in South Korea. It is the principal Christian feast in the national holiday calendar.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Friday, 25 December 2026 · Confirmed — source checked
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
Official public holiday law or calendar
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27
South Korea follows the Public Holidays Act and KASI calendar material. Labour Day and Constitution Day are public holidays under 2026 amendments; election or temporary holidays appear only when officially established. The 2028 KASI calendar is provisional.
Government offices close on Christmas Day, while essential services and businesses lawfully operating on holidays use scheduled staff.
Branches generally close on 25 December and settlement follows the bank’s Christmas calendar.
Christmas Day is a school holiday when it falls in term; winter-vacation timing remains institution-specific.
Christianity has a substantial presence in South Korea, and the public-holiday law expressly lists the birth of Christ on 25 December. Statutory substitute rules may apply when conditions are met.
Christmas Day in South Korea affects public services, workplace calendars, banking and travel planning. Confirm operational details with the relevant institution when timing is critical.
Church services, lights, gifts, meals and social outings are common, especially in cities. Observance ranges from religious worship to a secular seasonal celebration.
Christmas is a one-day public holiday in South Korea; shopping districts and churches may be busy, while each operator sets its own timetable.
It is fixed on 25 December.
Yes. It is covered by South Korea's current statutory holiday framework.
Bank branches generally close, while online services continue. Transactions requiring branch or interbank processing may resume on the next banking day.
View all South Korea public holidays 2028