Hangul Day in 🇰🇷 South Korea

Public Holiday

Yes

National Holiday

No

Type

Public Holiday

Hangul Day in South Korea

Hangul Day (Hangeul nal, 한글날) on October 9th celebrates the 1446 promulgation of the Korean alphabet by King Sejong; observed with exhibitions, calligraphy events, and appreciation for the unique phonetic writing system.

About Hangul Day

South Korean national holiday on October 9 celebrating the promulgation of Hangul, the Korean alphabet created by King Sejong the Great in 1443, honoring Korean language and cultural heritage.

Dates

Year Date Day
2024 Oct. 9 Wednesday
2025 Oct. 9 Thursday
2026 Oct. 9 Friday
2027 Oct. 9 Saturday
2028 Oct. 9 Monday
2029 Oct. 9 Tuesday
2030 Oct. 9 Wednesday
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