Korean Holidays Explained
Independence Movement Day
In 2026: Sun, March 1Public holiday
See the 2026 holiday calendar →Where it comes from
Marks the March 1st Movement of 1919, when Koreans across the country declared independence from Japanese colonial rule.
What people do
Homes and buildings fly the national flag (taegeukgi), and ceremonies are held nationwide.
What to say
오늘은 태극기를 다는 날이에요.oneureun taegeukgireul daneun narieyo.Today is a day to fly the national flag.