Labor Day
South Korea· Public holiday
Travel impact: Medium
- Date
- Sat, 1 May 2027
- Local name
- 근로자의 날
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Labor Day (근로자의 날) honours workers. Korea made it a statutory public holiday from 2026.
Impact on travellers
Government offices and banks are usually closed; malls and restaurants often stay open. City and short-trip traffic can be a little busier.
Extra notes
2027-05-01 falls on a Saturday; a substitute holiday follows on Monday 3 May.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
- go.seoul.co.krhttps://go.seoul.co.kr/news/prnewsView.php?id=434116&page=45§ion=b_sec_1
- korea.krhttps://www.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148963568
Government calendars and 2026 Labor Day / Constitution Day restorations; substitute days for weekend holidays; festivals curated.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.