Korean Liberation Day 2026 in Indonesia is observed on Sabtu, 15 Agustus 2026.
Korean Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol — "Restoration of Light Day"), August 15, commemorates the 1945 liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese colonial rule.
On August 15, 1945, Japan announced surrender, ending World War II and freeing Korea after 35 years of colonization (1910-1945). The same date in 1948 saw the establishment of the Republic of Korea. North Korea also observes August 15 (as Liberation Day) but differently.
Official government ceremonies at Independence Hall. Taegukgi (national flag) hung in homes and public buildings. Special amnesty for select prisoners often announced.
National public holiday. Many museums and historical sites offer free admission.
Korean Liberation Day 2026 in Indonesia is observed on Sabtu, 15 Agustus 2026.
No. Korean Liberation Day is marked in Indonesia, but it is not an official public holiday — workplaces and schools stay open.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Korean Liberation Day's date in the surrounding years.