279 days until Buddha's Birthday.
Thursday, May 13, 2027
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, May 13, 2027
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 19
- Day of year
- 133
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Long-weekend planner
Buddha's Birthday falls on a Thursday in 2027. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, Buddha's Birthday is on May 13, 2027 in 2027.
In 2027, Buddha's Birthday falls on a Thursday.
Yes. Buddha's Birthday is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
There are 279 days until Buddha's Birthday on May 13, 2027.
Other public holidays in South Korea 2027
- New Year's Day (새해)Jan 1
- Lunar New Year (설날)Feb 6
- Independence Movement Day (3·1절)Mar 1
- Labour Day (노동절)May 3
- Children's Day (어린이날)May 5
- Memorial Day (현충일)Jun 6
- Constitution Day (제헌절)Jul 19
- Liberation Day (광복절)Aug 16
- Chuseok (추석)Sep 14
- National Foundation Day (개천절)Oct 4
- Hangul Day (한글날)Oct 11
- Christmas Day (크리스마스)Dec 25
About these dates
The Buddha's Birthday date for South Korea 2027 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.