Working Days in South Korea 2018
2018 has 247 working days in South Korea: 365 days, minus 104 weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 14 Korean public holidays on weekdays.
Working days by month, 2018
| Month | Days | Weekend | Holidays | Working days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Jan 1 · New Year's Day | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| February Feb 15 · Seollal (Lunar New Year) Feb 16 · Seollal (Lunar New Year) (day 2) | 28 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 144 |
| March Mar 1 · Independence Movement Day | 31 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| April | 30 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| May May 7 · Children's Day (substitute holiday) May 22 · Buddha's Birthday | 31 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 168 |
| June Jun 6 · Memorial Day | 30 | 9 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| July | 31 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| August Aug 15 · Liberation Day | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| September Sep 24 · Chuseok (day 2) Sep 25 · Chuseok (day 3) Sep 26 · Chuseok (substitute holiday) | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 136 |
| October Oct 3 · National Foundation Day Oct 9 · Hangeul Day | 31 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 168 |
| November | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| December Dec 25 · Christmas Day | 31 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| 2018 total | 365 | 104 | 14 | 247 | 1,976 |
Holidays shown are those on weekdays. Public holidays (공휴일) under the Regulations on Holidays of Government Offices. Election days are also holidays. Source: Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
Working days by quarter
Working days between two dates
Count business days for any range, and add your own days off.
Korean public holidays 2018
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
2018 calendar for South Korea
A printable year calendar with the holidays marked.
Working days in South Korea 2018: questions and answers
How many working days are there in South Korea in 2018?
There are 247 working days in South Korea in 2018. The year has 365 days; 104 are weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 14 are Korean public holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2018?
At 8 hours a day, 247 working days make 1,976 working hours in 2018. Change the hours per day above to see your own total.
How many working days are in each month of 2018?
January 22, February 18, March 21, April 21, May 21, June 20, July 22, August 22, September 17, October 21, November 22 and December 20. January has the most working days and September the fewest.
How are working days counted?
Every day of the year counts unless it is a weekend day (Saturday and Sunday) or one of the Korean public holidays. A holiday that falls on a weekend is counted once, as a weekend day. Company holidays, personal leave and regional holidays are not taken off. Public holidays (공휴일) under the Regulations on Holidays of Government Offices. Election days are also holidays.
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