Hangul Day in South Korea falls on Friday, October 9, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across South Korea.
Hangul Day 2026 in South Korea: October 9, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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October 9, 2026 Β· Friday2026-10-09
| Date | 2026-10-09 (Friday) |
| Holiday | Hangul Day |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is Hangul Day 2026?
Hangul Day 2026 falls on October 9, 2026 (Friday).
Is Hangul Day a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until Hangul Day?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β 36 days to go.
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