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