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Liberation Day
Monday, 17 Aug 2026 · South Korea · Nationwide · Public holiday
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Bridge day check
Falls on a Monday, so it makes a three-day weekend with no leave needed.
What the day is for
Gwangbokjeol marks the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945 — flags on apartment blocks, ceremonies and a presidential address.
Do shops and banks close?
Banks, offices and government close; retail trades normally.
Getting around
Normal to holiday services; central Seoul sees rallies and road closures.
See the full South Korea holiday calendar or count the working days.