Korea public holidays & festivals in May 2026
Public holidays, long weekends and festivals in Korea in May 2026, compiled from official public data. Dates can change, so please check official announcements before you travel.
Public holidays in Korea in May 2026
Labor Day
Children's Day
Buddha's Birthday
Substitute holiday: Buddha's Birthday
Long weekends this month
- Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Labor Day).
- Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Buddha's Birthday; Substitute holiday: Buddha's Birthday).
Festivals and events in Korea in May 2026
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
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
Infinity Flying
North Gyeongsang · Cultural Center Munmu Hall at Gyeongju Expo Grand Park
ARI-The Spirit of Korea
Gangwon-do · Jeongseon Arirang Center
Raftman
Gangwon-do
Gombaengi Teotta
Gyeonggi-do · Anseong Namsadang Performance Site
Gyochon Cultural Performance Silla Ogi
North Gyeongsang · Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village Square
Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace
Seoul · 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Performance Parade
North Jeolla · 44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Hampyeong Butterfly Festival
27, Gonjae-ro, Hampyeong-eup, Hampyeong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Icheon Ceramics Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 109, Dojayesul-ro 5beon-gil, Sindun-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
International Horticulture Goyang Korea
Gyeonggi-do · 595 Hosu-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Taean International Horticultural Healing Expo
South Chungcheong · 400 Kkotjihaean-ro, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Night of Light Show
Gangwon-do · 127 Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Ulsan Onggi Festival
Ulsan · 36, Oegosan 3-gil, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan
Boseong Green Tea Festival
775, Nokcha-ro, Boseong-eup, Boseong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Damyang Bamboo Festival
130, Jungnogwon-ro, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival
South Gyeongsang · 571-25, Ssanggye-ro, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Mungyeong Chasabal Festival
North Gyeongsang · 932, Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 1510, Yangyeon-ro, Jeongok-eup, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Chunhyang Festival
North Jeolla · 1447 Yocheon-ro, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
Miryang Arirang Festival
South Gyeongsang · 1-1, Sammun-dong, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Duwibong Azalea Festival & Mountain Range Festival
Gangwon-do · 44 Yemi 1-gil, Sindong-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
Sunyang Barefoot Festa
Daejeon · 82 Sandi-ro, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon
Haeundae Sand Festival
Busan · 280, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Sky Forest Trail Walking Festival
Gangwon-do · 265-1 High1-gil, Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
D. Festa: Daehakro Street Performance Festival
Seoul · 104 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Suwon Theatre Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 166 Seodun-ro, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival)
Seoul · 99 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Busan · 210 Jungang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan
Hwaseong Boating Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 5, Jeongokhang-ro, Seosin-myeon, Manse-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Gokseong International Rose Festival
232 Gichamaeul-ro, Ogok-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Jeju Food and Wine Festival
Jeju · 38 Sinhwayeoksa-ro 304beon-gil, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
Chuncheon Mime Festival
Gangwon-do · 112, Chuncheon-ro, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Imsil N Rose Festival
North Jeolla · 50 Doin 2-gil, Seongsu-myeon, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do Imsil Cheese Theme Park
Cheongju Pet Culture Event
North Chungcheong · 10 Deogam-gil, Naesu-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the public holidays in Korea in May 2026?
- Korea has 4 public holiday days in May 2026: Labor Day (Fri, May 1, 2026); Children's Day (Tue, May 5, 2026); Buddha's Birthday (Sun, May 24, 2026); Substitute holiday: Buddha's Birthday (Mon, May 25, 2026).
- Is there a long weekend in Korea in May 2026?
- Yes. Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 3, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Labor Day). Sat, May 23 – Mon, May 25, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Buddha's Birthday; Substitute holiday: Buddha's Birthday).
- When is Labor Day in 2026?
- Labor Day is observed on Fri, May 1, 2026.
- What festivals are held in Korea in May 2026?
- 42 festivals and events are listed for May 2026, including Gugak Performance Jinyeon; CookieRun: Kingdom Art Collaboration Project Special Exhibition; Buyeo-gun Chungnam Gugak Group’s Saturday Show. 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.
