Korean holidays in 2012 Admin2011.12.28 12:47:56 Views2667 1 Jan. New year holiday 22,23,24 Jan. New year in lunar calendar holiday 1 Mar. Independent movement day 5 May. Children's day 28 May. Buddha's birthday 6 Jun. Memorial day 15 Aug. Independent day 29,30 Sep. Korean thanksgiving day 3 Oct. The National Foundation Day 25 Dec. Christmas