Children's Day has already passed this year.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, May 5, 2023
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 125
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Long-weekend planner
Children's Day falls on a Friday in 2023, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, Children's Day is on May 5, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Children's Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. Children's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
Children's Day was on May 5, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Children's Day in South Korea is on May 6, 2024.
Other public holidays in South Korea 2023
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The Children's Day date for South Korea 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.