Buddha's Birthday has already passed this year.
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, May 8, 2022
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 128
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Long-weekend planner
Buddha's Birthday falls on the weekend in 2022, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, Buddha's Birthday is on May 8, 2022 in 2022.
In 2022, Buddha's Birthday falls on a Sunday.
Yes. Buddha's Birthday is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
Buddha's Birthday was on May 8, 2022 and has already passed this year.
The next Buddha's Birthday in South Korea is on May 29, 2023.
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The Buddha's Birthday date for South Korea 2022 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.