Children's Day is a public holiday in South Korea, observed on May 5, 2026. It is locally known as 어린이날. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayChildren's Day
Local Name어린이날
DateMay 5, 2026
CountryKR flag South Korea
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Children's Day in South Korea?
Children's Day falls on May 5, 2026 in South Korea.
Is Children's Day a public holiday?
Yes, Children's Day is an official public holiday in South Korea. It is observed nationwide.
What is Children's Day called locally?
In South Korea, Children's Day is known as "어린이날".

All Public Holidays in South Korea KR flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-02-16 Lunar New Year Public
2026-03-01 Independence Movement Day Public
2026-05-05 Children's Day Public
2026-05-24 Buddha's Birthday Public
2026-06-06 Memorial Day Public
2026-08-15 Liberation Day Public
2026-09-24 Chuseok Public
2026-10-03 National Foundation Day Public
2026-10-09 Hangul Day Public
2026-12-25 Christmas Day Public
2027-09-14 Chuseok Public
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-02-16 Lunar New Year Public
2026-03-01 Independence Movement Day Public

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