January 1 (New Year's Day) : The first day the New Year are generally celebrated.

First Day of the First Month by Lunar Calendar(Sol) : This day, which is also known as Lunar New Year's Day, is observed with family rituals honoring ancestors, special food and traditional games.

March 1 (Independence Movement Day) : Koreans observe the anniversary of the March 1, 1919 Independence Movement against Japanese rule.

April 5 (Arbor Day) : On this day, government officials, teachers, school children and thousands of Koreans throughout the country plant trees in accordance with the government's reforestation program.

Eighth Day of the Fourth Month by Lunar Calendar (Buddah's Birthday) : Solemn rituals are held at Buddhist temples, and the day's festivities are climaxed by a lantern parade.

May 5 (Children's Day) : This day is celebrated with various programs for children, who enjoy themselves to the full with their parents.

June 6 (Memorial Day) : On this day the nation pays tribute to its war dead. Memorial services are held at the National Cemetery in Seoul.

July 17 (Constitution Day) : This day commemorates the adoption of the Republic of Korea Constitution in 1948.

August 15 (Liberation Day) : On this day in 1945, Korea was liberated from Japan after 35 years of colonial rule. The day also marks the 1948 establishment of the government of the Republic of Korea.

Fifteenth Day of the Eighth Month by Lunar Calendar (Ch'usok or Harvest Festival Day) : This is one of the great national holidays of the year. On this day a feast is prepared and families hold memorial services at the family grave site. Viewing the full moon is a feature of the evening.

October 3 (National Foundation Day) : This day marks the traditional founding of Korea by Tan-gun in 2333 B.C.

December 25 (Christmas Day) : Christians and other citizens celebrate this holy day as in the West.