Hangul Day

South Korea· Public holiday

Travel impact: Medium
Date
Fri, 9 Oct 2026
Local name
한글날
Public holiday
Nationwide

Background

Hangul Day celebrates the promulgation of the Korean alphabet.

Impact on travellers

Cultural events may increase; overall travel impact is mild to moderate.

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.

Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.