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Constitution Day in South Korea
제헌절
Friday17July 2026
Saturday17July 2027
Monday17July 2028
Constitution Day is a public holiday in South Korea, known locally as 제헌절.
In 2026 it falls on Friday 17 July; in 2027 on Saturday 17 July.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
33 other countries in our calendar also have Constitution Day as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | not a holiday this year | ||
| 2026 | 17 July | Friday long weekend | |
| 2027 | 17 July | Saturday weekend | |
| 2028 | 17 July | Monday long weekend | |
Constitution Day elsewhere
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