Dates vary each year
Last Day of the Lunar Month
The last day of each month in the Korean lunar calendar.
#Tradition#Language#Astronomy#Culture#Folklore
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Every lunar month: days 15 (including leap months)
Fifteenth Day of the Lunar Month
The fifteenth day of each month in the Korean lunar calendar.
#Tradition#Language#Astronomy#Culture#Folklore
Every lunar month: days 9·10·19·20·29·30 (including leap months)
Son-eomneun Day
A Korean folk custom used when choosing dates for moving or major events.
#Date selection#Home#Folklore#Culture
Dates vary each year
Singugan in Jeju
A traditional Jeju period for moving and repairing homes.
#Home#Folklore#Tradition#Culture
Every lunar month: days 1 (including leap months)
First Day of the Lunar Month
The first day of each month in the Korean lunar calendar.
#Tradition#Language#Astronomy#Culture#Folklore
Dates vary each year
Hansik (Cold Food Festival)
A traditional spring festival for honoring ancestors and tending graves.
#Tradition#Family#Remembrance#Food#Seasons#Culture#Folklore
Lunar month 1, day 15 (regular month)
Jeongwol Daeboreum
Welcome the year’s first full moon and traditional wishes for health and a good harvest.
#Tradition#Health#Agriculture#Food#Astronomy#Culture#Folklore
Every year on January 1
New Year’s Day in Korea
Celebrate the first day of the solar-calendar year and a fresh start.
#Tradition#Culture#Public holidays
Every year on January 24
International Day of Education
A day to reflect on everyone’s right to learn and the value of education.
#Education#Human rights#Peace#Culture#Observances
Every year on February 13
World Radio Day
Celebrate radio, connecting people through voices and stories.
#Communication#Community#Culture#Observances
Lunar month 3, day 3 (regular month)
Samjinnal
A traditional day for spring walks, flowers and new shoots.
#Tradition#Seasons#Food#Biodiversity#Culture#Folklore
Every year on March 1
March 1st Independence Movement Day
Commemorate the March 1st Movement and those who called for Korean independence.
#Independence#Remembrance#Culture#Public holidays
Every year on March 14
International Day of Mathematics
Discover the joy and uses of mathematics in everyday life and science.
#Science#Education#Culture#Observances
Every year on April 23
World Book and Copyright Day
Celebrate the joy of reading and the rights of creators.
#Reading#Education#Arts#Culture#Observances
Every year on April 30
International Jazz Day
Enjoy jazz, free expression and encounters between cultures.
#Music#Arts#Communication#Peace#Culture#Observances
Lunar month 5, day 5 (regular month)
Dano in Korea
A traditional early-summer festival of games and seasonal foods.
#Tradition#Play#Food#Seasons#Culture#Folklore
Lunar month 6, day 15 (regular month)
Yudu
A summer festival traditionally involving hair washing in running water and wishes for peace.
#Tradition#Agriculture#Prayer#Seasons#Culture#Folklore
Every year on June 6
Memorial Day in Korea
Remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives for Korea.
#Remembrance#Gratitude#Culture#Public holidays
Lunar month 7, day 7 (regular month)
Chilseok in Korea
A seventh-lunar-month observance connected with the Cowherd and Weaver Girl story.
#Folklore#Love#Astronomy#Prayer#Tradition#Culture
Every year on July 17
Constitution Day in Korea
Celebrate South Korea’s Constitution and the values of a democratic republic.
#Democracy#Human rights#Culture#Public holidays
Every year on August 14
Music Day
A day for listening to favorite music together.
#Music#Arts#Culture#Observances
Every year on August 15
Liberation Day in Korea
Celebrate liberation and the spirit of Korean independence.
#Independence#Remembrance#Culture#Public holidays
Lunar month 9, day 9 (regular month)
Jungyangjeol
A traditional festival for autumn scenery and chrysanthemums.
#Tradition#Seasons#Food#Culture#Folklore
Lunar month 10, day 20 (regular month)
Sondol Day
Explore the Sondol legend and customs associated with late-autumn winds.
#Tradition#Folklore#Weather#Seasons#Culture
Every year on October 3
National Foundation Day in Korea
Commemorate the origins of the Korean people and the ideal of benefiting humanity.
#Tradition#Folklore#Remembrance#Culture#Public holidays
Every year on October 9
Hangeul Day in Korea
Celebrate the creation of Hangeul and its value as the Korean writing system.
#Language#Education#Culture#Public holidays
Every year on October 31
Halloween
A day to enjoy costumes and festivities for Halloween.
#Tradition#Folklore#Play#Arts#Culture#Observances
Every year on November 14
Movie Day
A day for watching movies together.
#Love#Arts#Culture#Observances
Every year on December 25
Christmas Day in Korea
Share love and generosity at Christmas.
#Christianity#Love#Tradition#Culture#Public holidays