Children's Day has already passed this year.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 19
- Day of year
- 125
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Long-weekend planner
Children's Day falls on a Tuesday in 2026. Take the Monday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, Children's Day is on May 5, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Children's Day falls on a Tuesday.
Yes. Children's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
Children's Day was on May 5, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Children's Day in South Korea is on May 5, 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
- Buddha's Birthday (부처님 오신 날)May 25
- 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 Children's Day date for South Korea 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.