Some of the major holidays in South Korea in 2016 included New Year's Day (Sinjeong - January 1, 2016), Lunar New Year's Day (Seolla - February 7, 2016), Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol - March 1, 2016), Buddha's Birthday (Seokga Tasinil - May 14, 2016), Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol - August 15, 2016), Chuseok (September 14-16, 2016), Hangeul Day (October 9, 2016), and Christmas Day (Sungtanjeol - December 25, 2016). Among all the public holidays, Chuseok is the most widely known and celebrated.