- This year: Tuesday, 17 Feb 2026
- Next year: Sunday, 07 Feb 2027
- Last year: Wednesday, 29 Jan 2025
- Type: Public Holiday
About Korean New Year in South Korea
Korean New Year is a public holiday in South Korea. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Korean New Year: Past and Future Observances
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| Year | Date | Weekday | Name | Observed In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Monday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2017 | Saturday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2018 | Friday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2019 | Tuesday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2020 | Saturday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2021 | Friday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2022 | Tuesday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2023 | Sunday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2024 | Saturday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2025 | Wednesday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2026 | Tuesday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2027 | Sunday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2028 | Thursday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2029 | Tuesday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2030 | Sunday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2031 | Thursday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2032 | Wednesday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2033 | Monday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2034 | Sunday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2035 | Thursday | Korean New Year | Federal | |
| 2036 | Monday | Korean New Year | Federal |