Presidential Election Day

Nationwide public holiday in South Korea · 대통령 선거일

Next Presidential Election Day

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Dates

YearDateWeekdayNotes
20253 JuneTuesdayNationwide

Where it applies

Everywhere in South Korea.

Is it a day off?

Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.

Make it longer

Take Monday 2 June off and get 4 days in a row (Sat 31 May – Tue 3 Jun).

Plan more breaks with the leave planner.

Typical weather in Seoul around 3 June: high 25°C (76°F), low 14°C (58°F), rain on 16% of days.

Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Seoul. Past averages, not a forecast.

Coming up next in South Korea

Memorial Day

Friday, 6 June 2025

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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.