The restoration of Constitution Day as a public holiday has great symbolic significance in that all five major national holidays in Korea are operated as public holidays. As we commemorate the day when the Constitution of the Republic of Korea was born in 1948 and the foundation of democracy was laid, we have resolved the regret of not being able to rest despite it being a national holiday. The government hopes that this measure will provide an opportunity for the people to reflect on the spirit of the Constitution and the values ​​of democracy. Beyond simply increasing the number of days off, the prevailing positive view is that the designation of a public holiday will serve as a catalyst to inform the public of the historical weight of the Constitution by revitalizing media coverage, various commemorative events, and educational programs.

However, some are raising concerns, noting the special timing of mid-July. Because the full-scale summer vacation season overlaps with the school vacation season, there is a possibility that the original historical meaning of Constitution Day will be buried under the huge wave of 'summer vacation.' In the past, Constitution Day has been evaluated as having less social interest than other national holidays, but now that it is a public holiday, there is a risk that it will be consumed as a day only for travel and relaxation. Nevertheless, experts say that the designation of a holiday itself can be an opportunity to increase public interest, and they emphasize that it is important for the government and local governments to supplement cultural content that allows natural exposure to the values ​​of the Constitution.

The most practical concern for office workers is who is eligible for public holidays and whether paid holidays are guaranteed. According to the Labor Standards Act, statutory holidays are guaranteed as paid holidays for businesses that employ five or more workers on a regular basis, but for businesses with fewer than five employees, public holidays may not necessarily be guaranteed as paid holidays unless there are separate provisions in the employment contract or employment rules. In particular, for hourly part-time workers or daily workers, it is important to accurately understand their rights as wage calculation varies depending on the type of work and contract method. The government stipulates that daily workers who are scheduled to continue working after public holidays can actually receive paid holiday pay, so workers must carefully check their employment status.

This year's Constitution Day falls on Friday, offering a three-day golden holiday following the weekend, and is expected to revitalize the travel industry and domestic market. The travel industry believes that this holiday will disperse demand during the summer peak season and have a positive impact on revitalizing domestic tourism, and inquiries about accommodation reservations and travel products are already rapidly increasing. Additionally, due to the expanded application of the alternative public holiday system, an institutional mechanism has been established to allow people to rest on Mondays even if Constitution Day falls on a weekend in the future. This is expected to be of great help to office workers in planning long-term vacations using annual leave in conjunction with other national holidays such as Liberation Day, and as a result, a virtuous cycle of increased productivity and improved quality of life is expected.