Korea public holidays & festivals in August 2026
Public holidays, long weekends and festivals in Korea in August 2026, compiled from official public data. Dates can change, so please check official announcements before you travel.
Public holidays in Korea in August 2026
Liberation Day
Substitute holiday: Liberation Day
Long weekends this month
- Sat, Aug 15 – Mon, Aug 17, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Liberation Day; Substitute holiday: Liberation Day).
Festivals and events in Korea in August 2026
Gugak Performance Jinyeon
Seoul · 10 Insadong 5-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
ARI-The Spirit of Korea
Gangwon-do · Jeongseon Arirang Center
Raftman
Gangwon-do
Gombaengi Teotta
Gyeonggi-do · Anseong Namsadang Performance Site
Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Performance Parade
North Jeolla · 44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Night of Light Show
Gangwon-do · 127 Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Dancing Sangsoe: The Pilbong Gut Encounter
North Jeolla · Pilbong Cultural Village
Taebaek Sunflower Festival
Gangwon-do · 38-20 Guwau-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
Miryang Performing Arts Festival
South Gyeongsang · 112 Miryangdaegongwon-ro, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Music in PyeongChang
Gangwon-do · 325 Solbong-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Boryeong Mud Festival
South Chungcheong · 2282, Sinheuk-dong, Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival
83, Chilgeoriyeyang-ro, Jangheung-eup, Jangheung-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Saturday Permanent Stage Propose and Sacheon Rock Festival
South Gyeongsang · 35 Sacheon-daero, Sacheon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Garden Night Market
Ulsan · 94 Daegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives
110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju
Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival
Incheon · 350, Central-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
Andong National Heritage Night - Wolyeong Night Stroll
North Gyeongsang · Sanga-dong, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do Around Woryeonggyo Bridge
Hongcheon Beer Festival
Gangwon-do · Galmagok-ri, Hongcheon-eup, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
Seoul Fringe Festival
Seoul · 94 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Busan Sea Festival
Busan · Dadae-dong, Saha-gu, Busan
Tongyeong Hansan Battle Festival
South Gyeongsang · 267, Tongyeonghaean-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Gangneung National Heritage Night
Gangwon-do · 6 Imyeong-ro 131beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do Imyeonggwan Guesthouse
Gaya Theme Park Light Festival
South Gyeongsang · 161 Gaya thema-gil, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
K-Illustration Fair Magok
Seoul · 143 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
Mungyeong Saejae Bare-foot Walking Festival
North Gyeongsang · 932 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Seocheon Hongwon Port Jeoneo & Crab Festival
South Chungcheong · 88 Hongwon-gil, Seo-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
COSMOS BIGBANG 20TH ANNIVERSARY MEDIA EXHIBITION
Seoul · B127 Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Yuseong Jazz & Beer Festa
Daejeon · 27 Eoeun-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the public holidays in Korea in August 2026?
- Korea has 2 public holiday days in August 2026: Liberation Day (Sat, Aug 15, 2026); Substitute holiday: Liberation Day (Mon, Aug 17, 2026).
- Is there a long weekend in Korea in August 2026?
- Yes. Sat, Aug 15 – Mon, Aug 17, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Liberation Day; Substitute holiday: Liberation Day).
- When is Liberation Day in 2026?
- Liberation Day is observed on Sat, Aug 15, 2026.
- What festivals are held in Korea in August 2026?
- 33 festivals and events are listed for August 2026, including Gugak Performance Jinyeon; Buyeo-gun Chungnam Gugak Group’s Saturday Show; Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’. 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.
