National Holidays
Korean Holidays in 2013
| Date | National Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day in the solar calendar |
| February 9, 10, 11 | New Year's Day in the lunar calendar |
| March 1 | Independence Movement Day |
| May 5 | Children's Day |
| May 28 | Buddha's Birthday |
| June 6 | Memorial Day |
| August 15 | Liberation Day |
| September 18, 19, 20 | Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) |
| October 3 | National Foundation Day |
| October 9 | Hangul Day - also called Hangul Proclamation Day or Korean Alphabet Day |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
- Two of most celebrated and important holidays are New Year's Day in the lunar calendar and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day). Many shops and museums will be closed on Lunar New Year and Chuseok but not necessarily on other holidays.
