Liberation Day in South Korea falls on Monday, August 17, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across South Korea.
Liberation Day 2026 in South Korea: August 17, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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August 17, 2026 Β· Monday2026-08-17
| Date | 2026-08-17 (Monday) |
| Holiday | Liberation Day |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is Liberation Day 2026?
Liberation Day 2026 falls on August 17, 2026 (Monday).
Is Liberation Day a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until Liberation Day?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β -17 days to go.
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