Liberation Day is over 6 dagen.
maandag 17 augustus 2026
Key facts
- Date
- maandag 17 augustus 2026
- Day of week
- maandag
- Scope
- Nationale feestdag
- Type
- Public holiday
- ISO week
- 34
- Day of year
- 229
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Make the most of the long weekend
Take maandag off to enjoy a long weekend around Liberation Day in 2026.
Nearby years
Frequently asked questions
In Zuid-Korea, Liberation Day falls on 17 augustus 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, Liberation Day is on a maandag.
In Zuid-Korea, Liberation Day is a national public holiday observed across the whole country.
Liberation Day is in 6 days, on 17 augustus 2026.
Other holidays in Zuid-Korea in 2026
- New Year's Day (새해)1 jan
- Lunar New Year (설날)16 feb
- Independence Movement Day (3·1절)2 mrt
- Labour Day (노동절)1 mei
- Children's Day (어린이날)5 mei
- Buddha's Birthday (부처님 오신 날)25 mei
- Local Election Day (지방 선거일)3 jun
- Memorial Day (현충일)6 jun
- Constitution Day (제헌절)17 jul
- Chuseok (추석)24 sep
- National Foundation Day (개천절)5 okt
- Hangul Day (한글날)9 okt
- Christmas Day (크리스마스)25 dec
Data source
Holiday information for Liberation Day in Zuid-Korea (2026) reviewed and last updated 11 augustus 2026. Always confirm with official sources before planning.