Korea public holidays & festivals in December 2025
Public holidays, long weekends and festivals in Korea in December 2025, compiled from official public data. Dates can change, so please check official announcements before you travel.
Public holidays in Korea in December 2025
Christmas Day
Long weekends this month
Public holidays do not form a stretch of three or more days off with weekends this month.
Festivals and events in Korea in December 2025
Cat on the Rooftop
Seoul
Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori (Mask Dance Drama of Hahoe)
North Gyeongsang · 3-15, Hahoejongga-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do Hahoe Village Mask Dance Theater
Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
Seoul · 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Taekwon Beat Final
North Jeolla · Taekwondowon T1 Arena
The Barber of Seville
Seoul · NOL Uniplex Theater 3
Almond
Seoul · NOL Uniflex Theater
Rachmaninoff
Seoul · YES 24 Stage Hall 1
Gray House
Seoul
From Nameless Promises
Seoul
Fraternité
Seoul · Link Arts Center DREAM Theater 3
E-World Illumination
Daegu · 200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
Haeundae Light Festival
Busan · 280 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Gwanak Starlight Walk
Seoul · 1642-7 Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
Ulsan Night, Christmas Market
Ulsan · 94 Daegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm
Gyeonggi-do · 432 Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Yangpyeong Icefish Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 55-2 Gopdani-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Gwanghwamun Market
Seoul · B172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Suseong Light Art Festival
Daegu · 112 Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
Homigot Sunrise Festival
North Gyeongsang · 136 Haemaji-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival
Gangwon-do · Jeongdongjin2-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival
60 Hyangiram-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the public holidays in Korea in December 2025?
- Korea has 1 public holiday day in December 2025: Christmas Day (Thu, Dec 25, 2025).
- Is there a long weekend in Korea in December 2025?
- Based on this month's holiday data, public holidays do not create a stretch of three or more days off with weekends in December 2025.
- When is Christmas Day in 2025?
- Christmas Day is observed on Thu, Dec 25, 2025.
- What festivals are held in Korea in December 2025?
- 21 festivals and events are listed for December 2025, including Cat on the Rooftop; Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori (Mask Dance Drama of Hahoe); Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. The list on this page shows dates and places.
- Are attractions and shops closed on public holidays in Korea?
- Some attractions, shops and restaurants may change their opening hours on public holidays, while many tourist sites stay open. It is a good idea to check each venue's own notice before you go.
