ChinavsSouth Korea
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
2
Only China
14
Only South Korea
What the numbers say
In 2026, China has 6 nationwide public holidays and South Korea has 18, so South Korea gets 12 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including 元旦, 春节, 劳动节 and 中秋节.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: China has 6 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 16 for South Korea (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, China offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); South Korea offers 10 and 4. South Korea has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in China and February in South Korea.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only China
South Korea is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only South Korea
China is working these days.
Full calendars: China · South Korea