Buddha's Birthday has already passed this year.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 20
- Day of year
- 136
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Long-weekend planner
Buddha's Birthday falls on a Wednesday in 2024, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, Buddha's Birthday is on May 15, 2024 in 2024.
In 2024, Buddha's Birthday falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Buddha's Birthday is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
Buddha's Birthday was on May 15, 2024 and has already passed this year.
The next Buddha's Birthday in South Korea is on May 5, 2025.
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The Buddha's Birthday date for South Korea 2024 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.