Quick answer: South Korea has 245 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 |
| February | 17 | 3 |
| March | 21 | 2 |
| April | 22 | 0 |
| May | 18 | 4 |
| June | 21 | 2 |
| July | 22 | 1 |
| August | 20 | 2 |
| September | 20 | 3 |
| October | 20 | 3 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 22 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2026 (South Korea)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Seollal Holiday |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Seollal |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Seollal Holiday |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Independence Movement Day |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Day off for Independence Movement Day |
| May 1, 2026 | Labor Day |
| May 5, 2026 | Children's Day |
| May 24, 2026 | Buddha’s Birthday |
| May 25, 2026 | Day off for Buddha’s Birthday |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Local Election Day |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Memorial Day |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Constitution Day |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Liberation Day |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Day off for Liberation Day |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Chuseok Holiday |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Chuseok |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Chuseok Holiday |
| Oct 3, 2026 | National Foundation Day |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Day off for National Foundation Day |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Hangeul Proclamation Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
22 working days.
Lowest month
17 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 2026?
South Korea has 245 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 22 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February has the fewest working days, with 17.
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.