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한글날
Hangul Day
Monday, 11 Oct 2027 · 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
Celebrates the promulgation of the Korean alphabet in 1446 — one of very few national holidays anywhere dedicated to a writing system.
Do shops and banks close?
Public holiday: banks and offices close, shops open.
Getting around
Normal services; events around Gwanghwamun.
See the full South Korea holiday calendar or count the working days.