Public holidays
1996, South Korea
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday, 1 January 1996 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Sunday, 18 February 1996 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 3 | Monday, 19 February 1996 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 4 | Tuesday, 20 February 1996 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 5 | Friday, 1 March 1996 | Independence Movement Day |
| 6 | Sunday, 5 May 1996 | Children's Day |
| 7 | Friday, 24 May 1996 | Buddha's Birthday |
| 8 | Thursday, 6 June 1996 | Memorial Day |
| 9 | Thursday, 15 August 1996 | Liberation Day |
| 10 | Thursday, 26 September 1996 | Day before Chuseok |
| 11 | Friday, 27 September 1996 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival Day |
| 12 | Saturday, 28 September 1996 | Day after Chuseok |
| 13 | Thursday, 3 October 1996 | National Foundation Day |
| 14 | Wednesday, 9 October 1996 | Hangeul Day |
| 15 | Wednesday, 25 December 1996 | Christmas Day |