Buddha's Birthday has already passed this year.
Monday, May 5, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, May 5, 2025
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 19
- Day of year
- 125
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Long-weekend planner
Buddha's Birthday falls on a Monday in 2025, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, Buddha's Birthday is on May 5, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, Buddha's Birthday falls on a Monday.
Yes. Buddha's Birthday is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
Buddha's Birthday was on May 5, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next Buddha's Birthday in South Korea is on May 25, 2026.
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The Buddha's Birthday date for South Korea 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.