When is Memorial Day in South Korea?

Memorial Day in South Korea falls on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Is Memorial Day a public holiday in South Korea?

Yes, Memorial Day is an official public holiday in South Korea.

Is Memorial Day a paid day off in South Korea?

Public holidays in South Korea are generally paid days off for employees. However, specific entitlements for Memorial Day may depend on your employment contract and local labor regulations.

What day of the week is Memorial Day in 2025?

Memorial Day falls on a Friday in South Korea in 2025.

Is Memorial Day a fixed or floating holiday?

Memorial Day is a floating holiday, meaning its date changes each year (often based on the lunar calendar or a specific calculation rule).

Does Memorial Day create a long weekend in South Korea?

Yes! Since Memorial Day falls on a Friday, it creates a 3-day weekend (Friday through Sunday).

Is Memorial Day celebrated nationwide in South Korea?

Yes, Memorial Day is observed nationwide throughout South Korea.

What is Memorial Day about?

Memorial Day is a recognized holiday in South Korea (locally known as "현충일"). It is classified as a Public holiday.

When is Memorial Day in 2026?

Memorial Day in South Korea falls on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in 2026.

Is Memorial Day always on the same date?

No, Memorial Day is a floating holiday whose date changes each year. Memorial Day may be calculated based on the lunar calendar, the day of the week, or other rules — so the date shifts from year to year.

Memorial Day

Name: Memorial Day 2025
Start: 2025-06-06
End: 2025-06-06
Location: South Korea

South Korea · 2025

285 days ago

Date

June 6, 2025

Day

Friday

Type

Public

Scope

National

Local Name: 현충일

About Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the US military. It originated after the Civil War as 'Decoration Day,' when Americans decorated the graves of fallen soldiers.

The holiday grew from local observances in the late 1860s. By 1890, it was recognized by all Northern states. After World War I, it expanded to honor all Americans who died in any war. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 moved it to the last Monday of May.

Memorial Day is often confused with Veterans Day (November 11), which honors all who have served. Memorial Day specifically remembers those who gave their lives in military service.

Quick Facts

Date 2025: June 6, 2025
Day: Friday
Type: Public
Scope: National
Fixed Date: No — date changes each year
Local Name: 현충일
Traditions: Grave decorating and ceremonies · Military parades · National moment of silence · Start-of-summer barbecues

When is Memorial Day?

Year	Date	Day	Long Weekend?
2025This year	June 6, 2025	Friday	Yes — 3-day weekend
2026	June 6, 2026	Saturday	No
2027	June 6, 2027	Sunday	No

3-Day Long Weekend

Because Memorial Day falls on a Friday, it creates a 3-day long weekend from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8.

How is Memorial Day Celebrated?

Memorial Day is observed with military ceremonies, parades, and visits to national cemeteries and memorials. The National Memorial Day Concert airs on the US Capitol lawn, and a moment of silence is observed at 3:00 PM local time. Flags are flown at half-staff until noon, then raised to full staff.

Beyond its solemn observances, Memorial Day weekend has become the unofficial start of summer in the United States, with barbecues, beach trips, travel, and the Indianapolis 500 auto race all traditional Memorial Day weekend activities.

Did You Know?

•Waterloo, New York is officially recognized by the US government as the birthplace of Memorial Day, having held its first observance on May 5, 1866.
•The National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 PM local time on Memorial Day was established by Congress in 2000.
•Arlington National Cemetery holds a special ceremony where soldiers place flags at each of the 300,000+ graves.
•The Indianapolis 500 has been held on or near Memorial Day since 1911.
•Memorial Day weekend marks the official unofficial start of US beach season, with beaches seeing their highest visitor counts of the year.