Korean Couple Holidays
In South Korea, the 14th of every month marks a special romantic holiday. From exchanging diaries in January to sharing warm hugs in December, these traditions reflect the country’s vibrant dating culture and love of celebration.
Explore each month’s unique holiday below.
Black Day
블랙 데이The Holiday for the Broken Hearted (and Hungry)
Diary Day
다이어리 데이Why Korean Couples Exchange Blank Books Every January
Green Day
그린 데이Forest Bathing or Alcohol Bathing?
Hug Day
허그 데이The Warmer, The Better
Kiss Day
키스 데이The One Day PDA is Actually Okay
Movie Day
무비 데이The Classic Date Night
Photo Day / Music Day
포토 데이 / 뮤직 데이If You Didn't Take a Photo, Did It Even Happen?
Rose Day / Yellow Day
로즈 데이 / 옐로우 데이Why Everyone is Wearing Yellow Today
Silver Day
실버 데이Why Korean Couples Wear Rings BEFORE Engagement
Valentine's Day
발렌타인 데이Why Korean Men Don't Buy Flowers on Valentine's Day
White Day
화이트 데이The Day Men Must Pay Up (With Interest)
Wine Day
와인 데이Time to Get Fancy