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source: Government of the Republic of Korea / 국가법령정보센터
url: https://www.law.go.kr/lsInfoP.do?lsiSeq=131164
document_type: html
date_retrieved: 2026-05-05
period: May 5 (annual)
parent_publication: 공휴일에 관한 법률 (Act on Holidays)
indicators_covered: [Children's Day / 어린이날]
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# 공휴일에 관한 법률 (Act on Holidays) — Children's Day (어린이날)

## Source Document

**Law No.:** Act on Holidays (공휴일에 관한 법률), Law No. 18291  
**Enacted:** July 7, 2021  
**Effective:** January 1, 2022 (with special provision for certain holidays retroactive to promulgation)  
**Source:** National Law Information Center, Republic of Korea (국가법령정보센터)  
**URL:** https://www.law.go.kr/lsInfoP.do?lsiSeq=131164

## Relevant Legal Provisions

### Article 2 (Public Holidays) — Item 5

> 공휴일은 다음 각 호와 같다.
> ...
> **5. 어린이날(5월 5일)**
> ...

**Translation:** Public holidays are as follows:
> ...
> **5. Children's Day (May 5)**
> ...

### Article 3 (Alternative Holidays)

If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or overlaps with another public holiday, an alternative holiday may be designated for operation, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.

## Legal Status

- Children's Day (어린이날) is legally established as a fixed-date public holiday on **May 5** annually.
- The law took effect on January 1, 2022, consolidating previous holiday regulations.
- For holidays falling on weekends, an alternative Monday holiday may be applied per Article 3 and its Presidential Decree.

## Context for 2026

In 2026, May 5 (Children's Day) falls on a **Tuesday**. No alternative holiday adjustment is required, as it does not coincide with a weekend or another public holiday.

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*Document extracted from the official Korean law text. Content preserved in original Korean with English translation for clarity.*