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Liberation Day

광복절

Date
Thu, 15 August 2024
Scope
National
Long Weekends
4 days off
1 leave day needed

About Liberation Day

Liberation Day commemorates the liberation of the country from occupation or authoritarian rule.

Are shops open?

Banks and government offices are closed. Some shops may be open with reduced hours.

Liberation Day in other years

2025Fri, 15 Aug2026Sat, 15 Aug2027Sun, 15 Aug2028Tue, 15 Aug

Liberation Day in other countries

🏳️UGFri, 26 Jan🇧🇬BulgariaMon, 4 Mar🇮🇹ItalyThu, 25 Apr🇳🇱NetherlandsSun, 5 May🇨🇿Czech RepublicWed, 8 May🏳️GGThu, 9 May🏳️JEThu, 9 May🏳️CDFri, 17 May🏳️NIFri, 19 Jul🏳️ALFri, 29 Nov

Nearby holidays

ChuseokMon, 16 SepChuseokTue, 17 SepChuseokWed, 18 SepNational Foundation DayThu, 3 OctHangul DayWed, 9 Oct

Frequently asked questions

When is Liberation Day in South Korea?

Thu, 15 August 2024

Is it a national holiday?

Yes, observed nationwide.

Does it create a long weekend?

4 days off — 1 leave day needed

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