National Foundation Day (substitute holiday)
South Korea· Public holiday
Observed holidayTravel impact: Medium
- Date
- Mon, 5 Oct 2026
- Local name
- 개천절 대체공휴일
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
National Foundation Day recalls the legendary founding of ancient Korea.
Impact on travellers
Offices close; limited effect on tourist plans.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Government calendars and 2026 Labor Day / Constitution Day restorations; substitute days for weekend holidays; festivals curated.
How we review dataAbout this site
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