Buddha's Birthday has already passed this year.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, May 25, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 22
- Day of year
- 145
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Long-weekend planner
Buddha's Birthday falls on a Monday in 2026, 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 25, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, 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 25, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Buddha's Birthday in South Korea is on May 13, 2027.
Other public holidays in South Korea 2026
- New Year's Day (새해)Jan 1
- Lunar New Year (설날)Feb 16
- Independence Movement Day (3·1절)Mar 2
- Labour Day (노동절)May 1
- Children's Day (어린이날)May 5
- Local Election Day (지방 선거일)Jun 3
- Memorial Day (현충일)Jun 6
- Constitution Day (제헌절)Jul 17
- Liberation Day (광복절)Aug 17
- Chuseok (추석)Sep 24
- National Foundation Day (개천절)Oct 5
- Hangul Day (한글날)Oct 9
- Christmas Day (크리스마스)Dec 25
About these dates
The Buddha's Birthday date for South Korea 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.