These are the holidays for 2009. The dates of those that are based on the Lunar calendar (Seol-nal, Chuseok, and Buddha's Birthday) change each year.
Date
Holiday
January 1
Solar New Year
January 25-27
Lunar New Year
March 1
Independence Movement Day
May 2
Buddha's Birthday
May 5
Children's Day
June 6
Memorial Day
August 15
Liberation Day
October 2-3
Chuseok
October 3
National Foundation Day
December 25
Christmas Day
Most Education Department Programs are closed for 7 days for both Lunar New Year and Chuseok. This will take up 10 of your vacation days, and the rest are to be used at your discretion.
