Quick answer: South Korea has 247 business days in 2022 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2022 through Dec 31, 2022.
Month-by-month business days (2022)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 |
| February | 18 | 2 |
| March | 21 | 2 |
| April | 21 | 0 |
| May | 21 | 2 |
| June | 20 | 2 |
| July | 21 | 0 |
| August | 22 | 1 |
| September | 20 | 4 |
| October | 19 | 3 |
| November | 22 | 0 |
| December | 22 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2022 (South Korea)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2022 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Seollal Holiday |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Seollal |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Seollal Holiday |
| Mar 1, 2022 | Independence Movement Day |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Presidential Election |
| May 5, 2022 | Children's Day |
| May 8, 2022 | Buddha’s Birthday |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Local Election Day |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Memorial Day |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Liberation Day |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Chuseok Holiday |
| Sep 10, 2022 | Chuseok |
| Sep 11, 2022 | Chuseok Holiday |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Day off for Chuseok Holiday |
| Oct 3, 2022 | National Foundation Day |
| Oct 9, 2022 | Hangeul Proclamation Day |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Day off for Hangeul Proclamation Day |
| Dec 25, 2022 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2022.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
18 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in South Korea in 2022?
South Korea has 247 working days in 2022 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2022 are excluded from the working-day total (about 19 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February has the fewest working days, with 18.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.