Liberation Day in 🇰🇷 South Korea
Public Holiday
Yes
National Holiday
No
Type
Public Holiday
Liberation Day in South Korea
Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol, 광복절) on August 15th celebrates liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945; ceremonial performances at Gyeongbokgung Palace and nationwide events mark this day of national pride.
About Liberation Day
National holiday commemorating the liberation of a country from foreign occupation, dictatorship, or colonial rule, observed with military parades, memorial services, and patriotic celebrations.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Aug. 15 | Thursday |
| 2025 | Aug. 15 | Friday |
| 2026 | Aug. 15 | Saturday |
| 2027 | Aug. 15 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Aug. 15 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | Aug. 15 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | Aug. 15 | Thursday |