Is Teacher’s Day a Public Holiday in South Korea?
Teacher’s Day is not a public holiday according to Holidays 2025. Most businesses, stores, and shops as well as all schools, universities, and government offices remain open on this day.
Teacher’s Day Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Wed | 15 May | Teacher’s Day | Observance |
| 2020 | Fri | 15 May | Teacher’s Day | Observance |
| 2021 | Sat | 15 May | Teacher’s Day | Observance |
| 2022 | Sun | 15 May | Teacher’s Day | Observance |
| 2023 | Mon | 15 May | Teacher’s Day | Observance |
| 2024 | Wed | 15 May | Teacher’s Day | Observance |
| 2025 | Thu | 15 May | Teacher’s Day | Observance |