On now: 9 Oct 2026
Hangul Day
The proclamation of the Korean alphabet by King Sejong in 1446, with calligraphy shows and ceremonies in Seoul.
When is Hangul Day in 2026?
Hangul Day 2026 is on Friday, 9 October 2026. Other years: 2027, Saturday, 9 October 2027; 2028, Monday, 9 October 2028.
About Hangul Day
Hangul Day, 9 October, marks the publication of the Korean alphabet in 1446 by King Sejong the Great, who wanted a script simple enough for ordinary people to learn. Hangul is celebrated for its design: its consonant shapes show the position of the mouth, tongue and throat when each sound is made, and its vowels are built from a few simple lines. Ceremonies are held at the statue of Sejong in Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, with calligraphy contests, exhibitions and lectures at museums and at the Hangul Museum. The day has been a public holiday since 2013. In North Korea, the corresponding day is on 15 January. Students write essays and poems, and sign painters and typographers show the letters as art.
Hangul Day dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Hangul Day date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, 9 October 2026 |
| 2027 | Saturday, 9 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, 9 October 2028 |
What is eaten
- tteok
- festive meals
Also part of it, and being written: Hangul (The Korean alphabet.), Sejong the Great (The king who devised it.), Korean calligraphy (The art of writing with brush.).
Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Hangul Day" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.