School holidays
South Korea · 2026
3 school breaks in South Korea during 2026. Longest is 70 days (Winter Holidays).
Next school break
Summer Holidays
Jul 20 – Aug 18 · 30 days
44
days away
All 2026 school breaks
3 totalListCalendar
Dec22
Winter Holidays
Dec 22 – Feb 28 · 69 days
69d
Jul20
Summer Holidays
Jul 20 – Aug 18 · 30 days
30d
Dec21
Winter Holidays
Dec 21 – Feb 28 · 70 days
70d
LegendPublic holidaySchool breakBridge day opportunityWeekend
January 2026
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
22–Feb 28Winter Holidays
February 2026
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16Lunar New Year's Eve (Seollal Eve)📅 3d
17Lunar New Year (Seollal)🌉 4d
18Lunar New Year (Day After)
16Bridge day → Lunar New Year (Seollal)
March 2026
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2Independence Movement Day (Substitute)📅 3d
April 2026
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5Children's Day🌉 4d
25Buddha's Birthday (Substitute)📅 3d
4Bridge day → Children's Day
June 2026
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6Memorial Day
July 2026
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20–Aug 18Summer Holidays
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17Liberation Day (Substitute)📅 3d
September 2026
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24Chuseok (Day Before)🌉 4d
25Chuseok📅 3d
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25Bridge day → Chuseok (Day Before)
October 2026
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5National Foundation Day (Substitute)📅 3d
9Hangeul Day📅 3d
November 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
21–Feb 28Winter Holidays
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Choose a domestic or international Beevago pick for each break — sized for a typical family trip.
Jan1
New Year's Day
Feb16
Lunar New Year's Eve (Seollal Eve)
Feb17
Lunar New Year (Seollal)
Feb18
Lunar New Year (Day After)
Mar2
Independence Movement Day (Substitute)
May5
Children's Day
May25
Buddha's Birthday (Substitute)
Jun6
Memorial Day
Aug17
Liberation Day (Substitute)
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Important school holiday information · South Korea
General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in South Korea 2026?
South Korea schools have 3 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does South Korea have in 2026?
South Korea schools observe 3 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the winter school break in South Korea 2026?
The winter school break in South Korea runs December 22, 2025 – February 28, 2026.
When is the summer school break in South Korea 2026?
The summer school break in South Korea runs July 20, 2026 – August 18, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of South Korea. See the source link below for the official publication.