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Labor Day 2025 in South Korea

Labor Day is also known as International Workers’ Day and May Day. It’s a public holiday in many countries worldwide. It usually occurs around May 1, but several countries observe it on other dates.

Is Labor Day a Public Holiday?

Labor Day is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

A young girl laying in the grass in the spring sun surrounded by daisies.

Labor Day is often used as a day to defend workers’ rights.

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About Labor Day

Read more about Labor Day.

Labor Day Observances

Note: This day is marked as a holiday for most banks and other organizations in many parts of South Korea.

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2020金曜日5月1日 (金)Labor DayBank Holiday
2021土曜日5月1日 (土)Labor DayBank Holiday
2022日曜日5月1日 (日)Labor DayBank Holiday
2023月曜日5月1日 (月)Labor DayBank Holiday
2024水曜日5月1日 (水)Labor DayBank Holiday
2025木曜日5月1日 (木)Labor DayBank Holiday
2026金曜日5月1日 (金)Labor DayBank Holiday
2027土曜日5月1日 (土)Labor DayBank Holiday
2028月曜日5月1日 (月)Labor DayBank Holiday
2029火曜日5月1日 (火)Labor DayBank Holiday
2030水曜日5月1日 (水)Labor DayBank Holiday

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