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When is National Foundation Day 2026?
National Foundation Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Wednesday, February 11, 2026 and the last is Monday, October 5, 2026, across 2 countries.
National Foundation Day is a national holiday in South Korea
See February 11 on the world mapNational Foundation Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | February 11Wednesday |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | October 3Saturday |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea개천절 | October 5Monday |
Questions about National Foundation Day
- When is National Foundation Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on February 11, October 3 and October 5. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate National Foundation Day?
- National Foundation Day is marked in 2 countries: Japan and South Korea.
- Is National Foundation Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Japan and South Korea. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Ramadan Start February 18
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Liberation Day January 1
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Carnival February 16
- Ash Wednesday February 18
- Revolution Day January 3
- Family Day February 16
- Youth Day February 11