National Foundation Day 2026 Paid Holiday Rules
This content applies specifically to South Korea. Does a Saturday holiday mean you lose the weekday break? In 2026, National Foundation Day falls on Saturday, October 3, and its substitute public holiday is Monday, October 5. Workplaces with at least five regular employees must generally provide October 5 as a paid holiday. What the date means for time off and pay October 4 is Sunday, so October 5 is the first non-public holiday. Having Saturday off does not cancel Monday’s separate holiday status. Check the confirmed work schedule before planning a break or arranging care. At workplaces with at least five employees, working without valid holiday substitution requires an addition of at least 50% of ordinary wages for up to eight hours, and at least 100% for hours beyond eight. These premiums help you check compensation against actual hours worked. Use the National Foundation Day guide The practical strength of the original article on OnBinder is its comparison of...