Early Korea used a lunar calendar and eventually migrated to the solar calendar. However, much of the country still uses the lunar calendar to keep track of births and deaths and some traditional holidays. Many people celebrate their birthdays according to both calendars, and the first days of each calendar are national holidays. (Source: Life in Korea)
Solar
January
1,2 - New Year's
March
1 - Independence Movement Day
April
5 - Arbor Day
May
5 - Children's Day
June
6 - Memorial Day
July
17 - Constitution Day
August
15 - Liberation Day
October
3 - Foundation Day
December
25 - Christmas Day
Lunar
1st day of 1st month, plus the day before and after - New Year's (Seol-nal)
8th day of 4th month - Buddha's Birthday (Seokka Tanshin-il)
16th days of 8th month - Harvest Moon Festival (Chuesok)
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