National Holidays
Korean Holidays in 2012
| Date | National Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day in the solar calendar |
| January 22, 23, 24 | 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 29, 30, October 1 | Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) |
| October 3 | National Foundation 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.
