Liberation Day
South Korea· Public holiday
Travel impact: High
- Date
- Sun, 15 Aug 2027
- Local name
- 광복절
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Liberation Day marks freedom from colonial rule and restored sovereignty.
Impact on travellers
Offices close and official ceremonies may run; retail is mostly open.
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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