National Foundation Day in Korea, Republic of
In 2026, National Foundation Day falls on Saturday, 3 October 2026.
About National Foundation Day
National Foundation Day, known as Gaecheonjeol, celebrates the legendary formation of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, in 2333 BCE. It is a national holiday that symbolizes the cultural identity and long history of the Korean people. The name literally means the day the sky opened, reflecting the foundational mythology of the nation.
National Foundation Day dates in Korea, Republic of
Observance dates for National Foundation Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 Oct 2023 | Tuesday | National Foundation Day |
| 2024 | 3 Oct 2024 | Thursday | National Foundation Day |
| 2025 | 3 Oct 2025 | Friday | National Foundation Day |
| 2026This year | 3 Oct 2026 | Saturday | National Foundation Day |
| 2027 | 3 Oct 2027 | Sunday | National Foundation Day |
| 2028 | 3 Oct 2028 | Tuesday | National Foundation Day |
| 2029 | 3 Oct 2029 | Wednesday | National Foundation Day |
| 2030 | 3 Oct 2030 | Thursday | National Foundation Day |
| 2031 | 3 Oct 2031 | Friday | National Foundation Day |
3 Oct 2023
Tuesday · National Foundation Day
3 Oct 2024
Thursday · National Foundation Day
3 Oct 2025
Friday · National Foundation Day
3 Oct 2026
Saturday · National Foundation Day
3 Oct 2027
Sunday · National Foundation Day
3 Oct 2028
Tuesday · National Foundation Day
3 Oct 2029
Wednesday · National Foundation Day
3 Oct 2030
Thursday · National Foundation Day
3 Oct 2031
Friday · National Foundation Day
