Hangul Day 2026
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
📝 About Hangul Day 2026
Hangul Day, celebrated on October 9 in South Korea, commemorates the creation and proclamation of the Korean alphabet by King Sejong the Great in 1446. Hangul is widely regarded by linguists as one of the most scientifically designed writing systems in the world, with each character reflecting the shape of the mouth and tongue during pronunciation. Before Hangul, Koreans relied on classical Chinese characters, which were accessible only to the educated elite, and King Sejong created the new alphabet specifically so that common people could learn to read and write. The holiday was designated a national holiday in 1949, removed from the calendar in 1991 to increase working days, and restored as a public holiday in 2013 following popular demand.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Friday
- Days Remaining
- 194
- Category
- National Days
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 194 days until Hangul Day 2026 on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Hangul Day 2026 is on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Hangul Day, celebrated on October 9 in South Korea, commemorates the creation and proclamation of the Korean alphabet by King Sejong the Great in 1446. Hangul is widely regarded by linguists as one of the most scientifically designed writing systems in the world, with each character reflecting the shape of the mouth and tongue during pronunciation. Before Hangul, Koreans relied on classical Chinese characters, which were accessible only to the educated elite, and King Sejong created the new alphabet specifically so that common people could learn to read and write. The holiday was designated a national holiday in 1949, removed from the calendar in 1991 to increase working days, and restored as a public holiday in 2013 following popular demand.
Hangul Day 2026 falls on a Friday.