271 days until Children's Day.
Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, May 5, 2027
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 18
- Day of year
- 125
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Long-weekend planner
Children's Day falls on a Wednesday in 2027, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, Children's Day is on May 5, 2027 in 2027.
In 2027, Children's Day falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Children's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
There are 271 days until Children's Day on May 5, 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
- Buddha's Birthday (부처님 오신 날)May 13
- 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 Children's Day date for South Korea 2027 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.