10 days until Liberation Day.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, August 17, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 34
- Day of year
- 229
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Long-weekend planner
Liberation Day 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, Liberation Day is on August 17, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Liberation Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Liberation Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
There are 10 days until Liberation Day on August 17, 2026.
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
- 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
- Chuseok (추석)Sep 24
- National Foundation Day (개천절)Oct 5
- Hangul Day (한글날)Oct 9
- Christmas Day (크리스마스)Dec 25
About these dates
The Liberation Day date for South Korea 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.