Public Holidays in South Korea

Public holidays in South Korea each belong to one or more of three categories:

  • National Celebration Day (Hangul: 국경일, Hanja: 國慶日)
  • National Flag Raising Day (Hangul: 국기게양일, Hanja: 國旗揭揚日)
  • Public Day Off (Hangul: 공휴일, Hanja: 公休日)

Each category has a different legal basis. All National Celebration Days are also Flag Raising Days.

Read more about Public Holidays In South Korea:  Korean Holidays, National Celebration Days, National Flag Raising Days, Public Days Off

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