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Buddha’s Birthday 2024 in South Korea

Is Buddha’s Birthday a Public Holiday?

Buddha’s Birthday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Buddha’s Birthday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019SunMay 12Buddha’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
2020ThuApr 30Buddha’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
2021WedMay 19Buddha’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
2022SunMay 8Buddha’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
2023SatMay 27Buddha’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
2024WedMay 15Buddha’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
2025MonMay 5Buddha’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
2026SunMay 24Buddha’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
2027ThuMay 13Buddha’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
2028TueMay 2Buddha’s BirthdayPublic Holiday
2029SunMay 20Buddha’s BirthdayPublic Holiday

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