Christmas Day is a public holiday in South Korea, observed on December 25, 2026. It is locally known as 크리스마스. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayChristmas Day
Local Name크리스마스
DateDecember 25, 2026
CountryKR flag South Korea
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Christmas Day in South Korea?
Christmas Day falls on December 25, 2026 in South Korea.
Is Christmas Day a public holiday?
Yes, Christmas Day is an official public holiday in South Korea. It is observed nationwide.
What is Christmas Day called locally?
In South Korea, Christmas Day is known as "크리스마스".

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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