South KoreavsHong Kong
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
7
Days you're both off
11
Only South Korea
10
Only Hong Kong
What the numbers say
In 2026, South Korea has 18 nationwide public holidays and Hong Kong has 17, so South Korea gets 1 more day off. They line up on 7 dates, including 새해, 설날, 노동절 and 부처님 오신 날.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: South Korea has 16 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 14 for Hong Kong (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, South Korea offers 10 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Hong Kong offers 7 and 5. Hong Kong has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is February in South Korea and April in Hong Kong.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only South Korea
Hong Kong is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Hong Kong
South Korea is working these days.
Full calendars: South Korea · Hong Kong