The Korean calendar features numerous celebration days, though only a few are recognized as official public holidays.

January 1st: New Year's Day - Celebrated much like in Western countries.

1st day of the 1st lunar month: Lunar New Year (Seollal) - This day is celebrated within families through ancestral rituals, special dishes, and traditional games. Children typically perform a deep bow to their parents, praying for their happiness, and parents give them pocket money in return.

March 1st: Independence Movement Day – Koreans commemorate the anniversary of the Independence Movement that took place on March 1, 1919, against Japanese colonial rule. The movement's most iconic symbol is Yoo Kwan-Sun, an 18-year-old girl who was tortured and killed by Japanese forces.

April 5th: Arbor Day - On this day, government officials, teachers, schoolchildren, and thousands of Koreans across the country plant trees as part of the government's reforestation program.

May 5th: Children's Day - This celebration features various programs and activities dedicated to children.

8th day of the 4th lunar month: Buddha's Birthday - Solemn ceremonies take place in Buddhist temples, with festivities culminating in a magnificent lantern procession.

June 6th: Memorial Day - The nation honors those who died serving the country. Ceremonies are held at the National Cemetery in Seoul.

July 17th: Constitution Day - This day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of South Korea in 1948.

August 15th: Liberation Day - In 1945, Korea was liberated from Japanese rule, ending 35 years of colonial governance. This day also marks the establishment of the Government of the Republic of South Korea in 1948.

14th day of the 8th lunar month: Chuseok or Harvest Festival - One of the year's most significant celebrations. Families gather for elaborate meals and visit the graves of their ancestors. The spectacle of the full moon is the evening's highlight.

Foundation Day: October 3rd - This day marks the anniversary of Korea's foundation by Tangun in 2333 B.C.

December 25th: Christmas - Both Christians and non-Christians celebrate this religious holiday much as it is observed in Western countries.