South Korea holiday detail
National Foundation Day 2026
National Foundation Day is listed on Monday, October 5, 2026. This page records the date, classification and scope supplied by the calendar source.
Calendar date
Monday, 2026
About this calendar entry
About National Foundation Day
The available source supports calendar facts, not a complete cultural or historical essay. The details below therefore stay limited to verified fields returned for this entry.
- Date
- Monday, October 5, 2026
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Public
- Scope
- Nationwide
- Fixed date
- No or not marked fixed
- Local name
- 개천절
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Nearby years
National Foundation Day observances
Rows appear only for years in which the configured provider returned a matching name.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public | |
| 2022 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public | |
| 2023 | Sunday | New Year's Day | Public | |
| 2024 | Monday | New Year's Day | Public | |
| 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public | |
| 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public | |
| 2026 | Monday | National Foundation Day | Public | |
| 2027 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public | |
| 2028 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public | |
| 2029 | Monday | New Year's Day | Public | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | New Year's Day | Public | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | New Year's Day | Public |
Clear answers
National Foundation Day questions
When is National Foundation Day in South Korea in 2026?
National Foundation Day falls on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Is National Foundation Day a public holiday?
The configured provider classifies this entry as Public. It is presented in the holiday section.
Is National Foundation Day nationwide in South Korea?
The recorded scope is Nationwide. Regional rules and actual office closures should be confirmed with the relevant authority.
