Public holidays
1961, South Korea
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday, 1 January 1961 | 신정 |
| 2 | Tuesday, 14 February 1961 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 3 | Wednesday, 15 February 1961 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 4 | Thursday, 16 February 1961 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 5 | Wednesday, 1 March 1961 | 삼일절 |
| 6 | Friday, 5 May 1961 | 어린이날 |
| 7 | Monday, 22 May 1961 | 석가탄신일 |
| 8 | Tuesday, 6 June 1961 | 현충일 |
| 9 | Tuesday, 15 August 1961 | 광복절 |
| 10 | Saturday, 23 September 1961 | 추석 |
| 11 | Sunday, 24 September 1961 | 추석 |
| 12 | Monday, 25 September 1961 | 추석 |
| 13 | Tuesday, 3 October 1961 | 개천절 |
| 14 | Monday, 9 October 1961 | 한글날 |
| 15 | Monday, 25 December 1961 | 성탄절 |