Constitution Day
South Korea· Public holiday
Travel impact: Medium
- Date
- Sat, 17 Jul 2027
- 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
2027-07-17 falls on a Saturday; a substitute holiday follows on Monday 19 July.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
- go.seoul.co.krhttps://go.seoul.co.kr/news/prnewsView.php?id=434116&page=45§ion=b_sec_1
- korea.krhttps://www.korea.kr/news/reporterView.do?newsId=148967406
Government calendars and 2026 Labor Day / Constitution Day restorations; substitute days for weekend holidays; festivals curated.
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