Reference calendar for South Korean (KR) travelers and business users. Official 2026 public holidays of Japan, USA, China, and Vietnam including Golden Week, Spring Festival, and Tet.
Overseas holiday information is compiled from official government announcements as of April 2026 and is for reference only. Actual business hours, transport, and banking availability may differ due to ad-hoc holidays, substitute rules, or industry-specific practices. Always verify with the relevant embassy, consulate, or tourism board before traveling. This service bears no legal or financial responsibility for scheduling errors.
Major 2026 overseas breaks relevant to Korean travelers: Japan's Golden Week (Apr 29 – May 6), U.S. Thanksgiving-Christmas season, China's Spring Festival (Feb 15–23) and National Day Golden Week (Oct 1–7), Vietnam's Tet (Feb 14–22) and National Day cluster (Aug 29 – Sep 2). Expect high demand for flights and accommodation, plus widespread closures of government offices, banks, and some shops during these periods.
Yes. Most government offices and banks close on public holidays. Major chains and tourist sites often remain open with reduced hours. During China's Spring Festival/National Day and Vietnam's Tet, many shops close entirely — verify in advance.
For example, Korea's Seollal (Feb 16–18) fully overlaps with China's Spring Festival (Feb 15–23) and Vietnam's Tet (Feb 14–22). Combining Korean and overseas holidays allows long trips, but airfare and hotels surge — book early.
Yes — local embassies and consulates close on public holidays, delaying visa issuance. Before China's Spring Festival, Vietnam's Tet, or U.S. federal holidays, applications pile up. Apply at least 2–3 weeks in advance.
Local stock markets close on public holidays. Bank currency exchange also closes, but airport and hotel counters usually stay open. Exchange rates can swing during major breaks (Spring Festival, Tet, Golden Week) — exchange before traveling.
Free 2026 public holiday reference for Japan, USA, China, and Vietnam — structured from South Korea's perspective. Includes Japan's 16 national holidays and Golden Week, U.S. 11 federal holidays, China's Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week, and Vietnam's Tet and National Day holidays. Ideal for travel, business trips, and global team scheduling.