National Foundation Day in South Korea falls on Monday, October 5, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across South Korea.
National Foundation Day 2026 in South Korea: October 5, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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October 5, 2026 Β· Monday2026-10-05
| Date | 2026-10-05 (Monday) |
| Holiday | National Foundation Day |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is National Foundation Day 2026?
National Foundation Day 2026 falls on October 5, 2026 (Monday).
Is National Foundation Day a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until National Foundation Day?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β 32 days to go.
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