Chungcheongnam-do Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Guide & Bank Closures

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Chungcheongnam-do?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Chungcheongnam-do mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Chungcheongnam-do?

Chungcheongnam-do observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as South Korea nationally, since Chungcheongnam-do doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Chungcheongnam-do.

Corporate offices, banks, and public services throughout Chungcheongnam-do align operating hours with official statutory non-working day notifications. In Chungcheongnam-do, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol) on March 1) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

This is South Korea's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on South Korea's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Chungcheongnam-do and the rest of South Korea, not a separate Chungcheongnam-do-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Chungcheongnam-do

These are South Korea's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on South Korea's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in South Korea, including Chungcheongnam-do. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol)	March 1	National Holiday (Gukgyeongil)	Full Closure (Banks, Schools & Govt Administration)	www.gov.kr
Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol)	August 15	National Holiday (Gukgyeongil)	Full National Closure	www.gov.kr
National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol)	October 3	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.gov.kr
Hangul Day (Hangul Nal)	October 9	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.gov.kr

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Chungcheongnam-do

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Hangul Day (Hangul Nal)	Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend
Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol)	Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Chungcheongnam-do

Public offices, banks and schools throughout Chungcheongnam-do close on the same fixed-date statutory holidays observed nationwide, since public holidays in South Korea are a matter of national labor law rather than state-by-state decree.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Chungcheongnam-do doesn't simply disappear — South Korea's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Chungcheongnam-do's capital, Hongseong County observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Chungcheongnam-do.

Frequently Asked Questions — Chungcheongnam-do Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Chungcheongnam-do?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in Chungcheongnam-do mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Chungcheongnam-do?

Chungcheongnam-do observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as South Korea nationally, since Chungcheongnam-do doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Chungcheongnam-do?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives Chungcheongnam-do a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in Chungcheongnam-do differ from the rest of South Korea?

No — public holidays in South Korea are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Chungcheongnam-do observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Chungcheongnam-do-specific reference, not because Chungcheongnam-do has its own separate holiday list.

Does Hongseong County, Chungcheongnam-do's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Hongseong County observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Chungcheongnam-do and South Korea. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Chungcheongnam-do's public holiday dates?

Chungcheongnam-do's public holidays are mandated by South Korea's national statutory framework, published via www.gov.kr — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.