Public holidays
1988, South Korea
| # | Date | Public holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday, 1 January 1988 | New Year's Day |
| 2 | Tuesday, 16 February 1988 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 3 | Wednesday, 17 February 1988 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 4 | Thursday, 18 February 1988 | Seollal / Korean New Year Holiday |
| 5 | Tuesday, 1 March 1988 | Independence Movement Day |
| 6 | Thursday, 5 May 1988 | Children's Day |
| 7 | Monday, 23 May 1988 | Buddha's Birthday |
| 8 | Monday, 6 June 1988 | Memorial Day |
| 9 | Monday, 15 August 1988 | Liberation Day |
| 10 | Saturday, 24 September 1988 | Day before Chuseok |
| 11 | Sunday, 25 September 1988 | Chuseok / Midautumn Festival Day |
| 12 | Monday, 26 September 1988 | Day after Chuseok |
| 13 | Monday, 3 October 1988 | National Foundation Day |
| 14 | Sunday, 9 October 1988 | Hangeul Day |
| 15 | Sunday, 25 December 1988 | Christmas Day |