Korea public holidays & festivals in March 2026
Public holidays, long weekends and festivals in Korea in March 2026, compiled from official public data. Dates can change, so please check official announcements before you travel.
Public holidays in Korea in March 2026
Independence Movement Day
Substitute holiday: Independence Movement Day
Long weekends this month
- Sat, Feb 28 – Mon, Mar 2, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Independence Movement Day; Substitute holiday: Independence Movement Day).
Festivals and events in Korea in March 2026
The Barber of Seville
Seoul · NOL Uniplex Theater 3
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
Gugak Performance Jinyeon
Seoul · 10 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
CookieRun: Kingdom Art Collaboration Project Special Exhibition
Seoul · 26 Insadong 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Buyeo-gun Chungnam Gugak Group’s Saturday Show
South Chungcheong · Buyeo-gun Gugak Center
Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’
Jindo National Gugak Center Jinakdang
Gwangyang Maehwa Festival
55 Jimak 1-gil, Gwangyang-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Gurye Sansuyu Festival
45 Sanggwan 1-gil, Gurye-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show
Daejeon · Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center Jakeunmadang (Little Hall)
K-Gugak Stage
North Jeolla · National Gugak Center Yewondang
Ssokssokdeul-i Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 16 Heyri-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Yeoju Ceramic Festival
Gyeonggi-do · Cheonsong-dong, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Nonsan Strawberry Festival
South Chungcheong · 339-1, Gwanchok-dong, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Goryeong Daegaya Festival
North Gyeongsang · 1216, Daegaya-ro, Daegaya-eup, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Jinhae Gunhangje Festival
South Gyeongsang · 38, Beotkkot-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Incheon Gaehangjang Festa - 1901 Live Road
Incheon · 33 Wolmi-ro, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the public holidays in Korea in March 2026?
- Korea has 2 public holiday days in March 2026: Independence Movement Day (Sun, Mar 1, 2026); Substitute holiday: Independence Movement Day (Mon, Mar 2, 2026).
- Is there a long weekend in Korea in March 2026?
- Yes. Sat, Feb 28 – Mon, Mar 2, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Independence Movement Day; Substitute holiday: Independence Movement Day).
- When is Independence Movement Day in 2026?
- Independence Movement Day is observed on Sun, Mar 1, 2026.
- What festivals are held in Korea in March 2026?
- 17 festivals and events are listed for March 2026, including The Barber of Seville; Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm; Yangpyeong Icefish Festival. 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.
