Children's Day in South Korea

Public holiday, observed nationwide

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Next: May 5, 2026 (Tuesday)

TypePublic

ScopeNational

IANA Zone	Abbreviation	UTC Offset	DST
Asia/Seoul	KST	UTC+09:00	No

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When is Children's Day in 2026?▾

Children's Day falls on May 5, 2026 (Tuesday) in 2026.

Is Children's Day a public holiday?▾

Children's Day is a public holiday in South Korea.

What timezone is South Korea in?▾

South Korea uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+09:00).