Public holidays
1978, South Korea
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunday, 1 January 1978 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Monday, 6 February 1978 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 3 | Tuesday, 7 February 1978 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 4 | Wednesday, 8 February 1978 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 5 | Wednesday, 1 March 1978 | Independence Movement Day |
| 6 | Friday, 5 May 1978 | Children's Day |
| 7 | Sunday, 14 May 1978 | Buddha's Birthday |
| 8 | Tuesday, 6 June 1978 | Memorial Day |
| 9 | Tuesday, 15 August 1978 | Liberation Day |
| 10 | Saturday, 16 September 1978 | Day before Chuseok |
| 11 | Sunday, 17 September 1978 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival Day |
| 12 | Monday, 18 September 1978 | Day after Chuseok |
| 13 | Tuesday, 3 October 1978 | National Foundation Day |
| 14 | Monday, 9 October 1978 | Hangeul Day |
| 15 | Monday, 25 December 1978 | Christmas Day |