Children's Day in South Korea falls on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across South Korea.
Children's Day 2026 in South Korea: May 5, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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Children's DaySouth Korea
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May 5, 2026 Β· Tuesday2026-05-05
| Date | 2026-05-05 (Tuesday) |
| Holiday | Children's Day |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is Children's Day 2026?
Children's Day 2026 falls on May 5, 2026 (Tuesday).
Is Children's Day a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until Children's Day?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β -121 days to go.
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