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[inthewild]

Does this http://www.ajutours.co.kr/usefulinfo/NationalHolidays.htm look accurate?

Any holidays it might be missing? I'm trying to figure out when my days off are.

[Ya-ta Boy]

They look right.

If in doubt, look on a calendar.

[hogwonguy1979]

better double check a couple of them. Lunar new year was wron on that site

[JacktheCat]

That date for Chuseok is way way off

Sept. 17 to 19 this year.

Since Chuseok falls on a Sunday this year, we'll only get 1 working day off, Monday. (unless you work Saturdays)

[VanIslander]

If holidays fall on weekends then there's no make-up day off during the week.

So, this is an awful year for those who work Monday to Friday.

There are no days off in December this year. And Chusok will only be a Monday off!! There are also a few other single day holidays that fall on the weekend, or awkwardly midweek.

The last two years were better, much better, in terms of days off. I work at least eight more days this year because of holidays on the weekend.

Oh well.

[JacktheCat]

[desultude]

Where's Arbor Day?

[Real Reality]

Official Holidays
New Year��s Day (January 1)
Seollal (January - February)February 8 - 10, 2005
Lunar New Year's Day (Seollal) is one of the most important traditional events of the year, still much more significant than January 1st. Most businesses are closed, and people take several days off to visit their hometowns to be with family. February 8 - 10 in 2005.
Independence Movement Day (March 1)
This day commemorates the Declaration of Independence proclaimed on March 1, 1919, while under Japanese colonization.
Arbor Day (April 5)
Trees are planted across the country every year as part of the nation's vast reforestation program.
Buddha's Birthday (April - May)
The 8th day of the 4th lunar month (May 15, 2005). Elaborate, solemn rituals are held at many Buddhist temples across the country and lanterns are hung in the temple courtyards.
Children's Day (May 5)
On this day, parents dress up the little ones and take them to children's parks, amusement parks, zoos, or to the cinema for a full day of fun and games.
Memorial Day (June 6)
Constitution Day (July 17)
July 17, 1948
Liberation Day (August 15)
Chuseok (September - October)
Chuseok is one of the year's most important traditional holidays. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month.
National Foundation Day (October 3)
This day commemorates the founding of the Korean nation in 2333 B.C. by the legendary god-king Dangun.
Christmas (December 25)
Christmas is observed as a national holiday in Korea as in many other countries.
http://english.tour2korea.com/01TripPlanner/EssentialInfo/holidays.asp?kosm=m1_3&konum=4

[Koreabound2004]

Ok, on which holidays are schools closed....? I only care about the ones coming up, until August.

[schwa]

april 5 tuesday
may 5 thursday
june 6 monday
july zip
august 15 monday
september 19 monday
october 3 monday
november zip
december zip

Nice to see 4 mondays in the mix but Chuseok is disappointing.
I wonder when Seollal 2006 falls? It'll be a long haul from october 3.

[schwa]

Okay did my own research -- january 29, 2006 (year of the dog).
Wait for it -- another sunday!