Buddha's Birthday in South Korea falls on Monday, May 25, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across South Korea.
Buddha's Birthday 2026 in South Korea: May 25, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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Buddha's BirthdaySouth Korea
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May 25, 2026 Β· Monday2026-05-25
| Date | 2026-05-25 (Monday) |
| Holiday | Buddha's Birthday |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is Buddha's Birthday 2026?
Buddha's Birthday 2026 falls on May 25, 2026 (Monday).
Is Buddha's Birthday a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until Buddha's Birthday?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β -101 days to go.
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