Constitution Day
South Korea· Public holiday
Travel impact: Medium
- Date
- Fri, 17 Jul 2026
- Local name
- 제헌절
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Constitution Day (제헌절) marks the promulgation of the Republic of Korea’s constitution on 17 July 1948. Restored as a nationwide public holiday from 2026.
Impact on travellers
Offices and banks close; commemorative events may appear in city centres. Moderate tourist impact—many malls stay open.
Extra notes
Restored as a public holiday from 2026.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Government calendars and 2026 Labor Day / Constitution Day restorations; substitute days for weekend holidays; festivals curated.
How we review dataAbout this site
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