Is Buddha’s Birthday a Public Holiday in South Korea?
Buddha’s Birthday is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2025. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.
Buddha’s Birthday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | 12 May | Buddha’s Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Thu | 30 April | Buddha’s Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | 19 May | Buddha’s Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sun | 8 May | Buddha’s Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | 26 May | Buddha’s Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Wed | 15 May | Buddha’s Birthday | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | 5 May | Buddha’s Birthday | Public Holiday |