North Chungcheong Public Holidays 2026 – State Holiday Calendar & Non-Working Days

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in North Chungcheong?

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

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in North Chungcheong?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in North Chungcheong, South Korea

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

Corporate offices, banks, and public services throughout North Chungcheong align operating hours with official statutory non-working day notifications. In North Chungcheong, 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 — North Chungcheong, 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 North Chungcheong and the rest of South Korea, not a separate North Chungcheong-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 North Chungcheong

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 North Chungcheong. 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 North Chungcheong

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 North Chungcheong

Public holiday schedules in North Chungcheong combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in North Chungcheong observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

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

As North Chungcheong's capital, Cheongju observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of North Chungcheong.

Frequently Asked Questions — North Chungcheong Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in North Chungcheong?

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

How many statutory public holidays are observed in North Chungcheong?

North Chungcheong observes 4 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as South Korea nationally, since North Chungcheong 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 North Chungcheong?

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

Do public holidays in North Chungcheong 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 North Chungcheong observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient North Chungcheong-specific reference, not because North Chungcheong has its own separate holiday list.

Does Cheongju, North Chungcheong's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Cheongju observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of North Chungcheong and South Korea. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for North Chungcheong's public holiday dates?

North Chungcheong'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.