New Year’s Day – January 1^st

Seol Nal (like Chinese New Year) – late Jan early Feb, this is a 3 day holiday.

Independence Movement Day – March 1^st

Arbour Day – April 5^{th (not a public holiday)}

Children’s Day – May 5^th

Parent’s Day – May 8^{th (not a public holiday)}

Teacher’s Day – May 15^{th (not a public holiday, but as a teacher, you get nice presents)}

Buddha’s Birthday – this holiday moves depending on the lunar calender, but usually falls at the beginning of May.

Memorial Day – June 6^th

Constitution Day – July 17^{th (not a public holiday)}

Independence Day – August 15^th

Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) – September middle, this is a 3 day holiday.

Foundation Day – October 3^rd

       Christmas Day – December 25^th