Labor Day and Constitution Day as public holidays in 2026

The 2026 calendar includes May 1 and July 17 as public holidays. Check how the change affects time off and pay for work on those dates.

Checked 2026-09-23 · Estimates and reference information, not legal or tax advice.

What changed

May 1 (Labor Day, formerly Workers’ Day) and July 17 (Constitution Day) are included as public holidays in the 2026 data, following the cited official announcement.

How they appear in the calendar

The holiday planner treats both dates as days off in the supported years. Any applicable substitute holiday is included only when confirmed in the official year data.

What employees should check

Public holiday treatment may depend on workplace size and the applicable rules. Review your schedule and employer’s holiday arrangements rather than assuming every workplace uses the same roster.

If you work on a holiday

Holiday work pay depends on statutory coverage, hours worked, ordinary wage and any lawful substitution arrangement. For covered workplaces, holiday work generally attracts a premium; confirm the details on your payslip.

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Sources

These Korean-language sources were checked on 2026-09-23. Laws and rates may have changed; consult the originals before an important decision.