Working Days in South Korea 2023
2023 has 248 working days in South Korea: 365 days, minus 105 weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 12 Korean public holidays on weekdays.
Working days by month, 2023
| Month | Days | Weekend | Holidays | Working days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Jan 23 · Seollal (Lunar New Year) (day 3) Jan 24 · Seollal (Lunar New Year) (substitute holiday) | 31 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 160 |
| February | 28 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 160 |
| March Mar 1 · Independence Movement Day | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| April | 30 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 160 |
| May May 5 · Children's Day May 29 · Buddha's Birthday (substitute holiday) | 31 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 168 |
| June Jun 6 · Memorial Day | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 168 |
| July | 31 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 168 |
| August Aug 15 · Liberation Day | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 176 |
| September Sep 28 · Chuseok Sep 29 · Chuseok (day 2) | 30 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 152 |
| October Oct 3 · National Foundation Day Oct 9 · Hangeul Day | 31 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 160 |
| November | 30 | 8 | 0 | 22 | 176 |
| December Dec 25 · Christmas Day | 31 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 160 |
| 2023 total | 365 | 105 | 12 | 248 | 1,984 |
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 2023
Every holiday with its date, long weekends and a calendar download.
2023 calendar for South Korea
A printable year calendar with the holidays marked.
Working days in South Korea 2023: questions and answers
How many working days are there in South Korea in 2023?
There are 248 working days in South Korea in 2023. The year has 365 days; 105 are weekend days (Saturday and Sunday) and 12 are Korean public holidays that fall on a weekday.
How many working hours are there in 2023?
At 8 hours a day, 248 working days make 1,984 working hours in 2023. Change the hours per day above to see your own total.
How many working days are in each month of 2023?
January 20, February 20, March 22, April 20, May 21, June 21, July 21, August 22, September 19, October 20, November 22 and December 20. March 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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