Home Holidays South Korea Labor Day
May 1, 2026
Friday

When Is Labor Day 2026 in South Korea?

Official Holiday
Quick Answer
Labor Day in South Korea 2026 falls on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Basic Information
Holiday
Labor Day
Date
May 1, 2026 (2026-05-01)
Day of Week
Friday
Type
Official Holiday (official)
Country
South Korea
Year
2026
Timezone
UTC
Other Holidays in South Korea
Jan 1 New Year’s Day Feb 16 Day before Seollal Feb 17 Seollal Feb 18 Day after Seollal Mar 1 Independence Movement Day Mar 2 Independence Movement Day observed
171
Days Ago
Friday
Day of Week
121 / 365
Day of Year
No
Falls on Weekend?
Labor Day is an official public holiday in South Korea, observed on May 1, 2026 (Friday). It is part of the annual holiday calendar of South Korea for 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Labor Day in South Korea 2026?
Labor Day in South Korea 2026 falls on May 1, 2026 (Friday).
What type of holiday is Labor Day?
It is classified as Official Holiday in South Korea.
Is Labor Day a public holiday in South Korea?
Yes, Labor Day is officially recognized as an official public holiday in South Korea.
What is the ISO date for Labor Day in 2026?
The ISO date for Labor Day in 2026 is 2026-05-01.
Also in May 2026
May 5 Children’s Day May 24 Buddha’s Birthday May 25 Buddha’s Birthday observed

Around the World (±3 Days)

Japan
Showa Day
Apr 29, 2026 2 days earlier
Sweden
Walpurgis Night
Apr 30, 2026 1 day earlier
Andorra
International Workers’ Day
May 1, 2026 Same day
Argentina
International Workers’ Day
May 1, 2026 Same day
Austria
International Workers’ Day
May 1, 2026 Same day
Belgium
International Workers’ Day
May 1, 2026 Same day
Bosnia
International Workers’ Day
May 1, 2026 Same day
Brazil
International Workers’ Day
May 1, 2026 Same day
Bulgaria
International Workers’ Day
May 1, 2026 Same day
Colombia
International Workers’ Day
May 1, 2026 Same day
Croatia
International Workers’ Day
May 1, 2026 Same day
Czechia
International Workers’ Day
May 1, 2026 Same day