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Constitution Day in Korea

Explore the observance’s date, meaning and origins.

Official observance

Constitution Day in Korea

Every year on July 17 ↗

Celebrate South Korea’s Constitution and the values of a democratic republic.

#Democracy #Human rights #Culture #Public holidays

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How did it begin?

This national commemorative day marks the promulgation of South Korea’s Constitution on July 17, 1948. Removed from the public-holiday calendar in 2008, it was reinstated as a public holiday for government offices in 2026.

Source · 인사혁신처 — 2026년부터 노동절·제헌절 공휴일 지정 ↗ (new window)

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