Tuesday, 6 June 2028
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This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
Memorial Day is observed on 6 June to honour those who sacrificed their lives for the nation, including independence patriots and service members.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Sunday, 6 June 2027 · 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 Memorial Day while designated ceremonies and essential public services continue.
Banks publish their Memorial Day branch and settlement arrangements; digital services may remain accessible.
Schools observe Memorial Day under their calendars and may hold commemorative activities rather than ordinary classes.
The national remembrance day was established in 1956. The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs leads commemorative work, with the central ceremony held at Seoul National Cemetery.
Memorial Day in South Korea affects public services, workplace calendars, banking and travel planning. Confirm operational details with the relevant institution when timing is critical.
At 10 a.m., a siren marks a nationwide moment of silence. Ceremonies, wreath-laying and cemetery visits are conducted in a solemn atmosphere.
Memorial Day ceremonies at national cemeteries can affect nearby roads and transit. The national silence and events do not imply identical disruption nationwide.
It is fixed on 6 June.
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