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Labor Day 2026 in South Korea

Labor Day is also known as International Workers’ Day and May Day. It’s a public holiday in many countries worldwide. It usually occurs around May 1, but several countries observe it on other dates.

Is Labor Day a Public Holiday?

Labor Day is a holiday only for banks. It is not a public holiday for the general population, and businesses generally follow normal opening hours.

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Labor Day is often used as a day to defend workers’ rights.

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About Labor Day

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Labor Day Observances

Note: This day is marked as a holiday for most banks and other organizations in many parts of South Korea.

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Fri May 1 Labor Day Bank holiday
2021 Sat May 1 Labor Day Bank holiday
2022 Sun May 1 Labor Day Bank holiday
2023 Mon May 1 Labor Day Bank holiday
2024 Wed May 1 Labor Day Bank holiday
2025 Thu May 1 Labor Day Bank holiday
2026 Fri May 1 Labor Day Bank holiday
2027 Sat May 1 Labor Day Bank holiday
2028 Mon May 1 Labor Day Bank holiday
2029 Tue May 1 Labor Day Bank holiday
2030 Wed May 1 Labor Day Bank holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.