374 days until Liberation Day.
Monday, August 16, 2027
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, August 16, 2027
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 33
- Day of year
- 228
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Long-weekend planner
Liberation Day falls on a Monday in 2027, 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 16, 2027 in 2027.
In 2027, Liberation Day falls on a Monday.
Yes. Liberation Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
There are 374 days until Liberation Day on August 16, 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
- Buddha's Birthday (부처님 오신 날)May 13
- Memorial Day (현충일)Jun 6
- Constitution Day (제헌절)Jul 19
- Chuseok (추석)Sep 14
- National Foundation Day (개천절)Oct 4
- Hangul Day (한글날)Oct 11
- Christmas Day (크리스마스)Dec 25
About these dates
The Liberation Day date for South Korea 2027 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.