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Seollal 2026 in South Korea

Lunar New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. Every year is represented by a zodiac animal sign.

Is Seollal a Public Holiday?

Seollal is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Lunar New Year is a festive occasion that calls for celebration in many places around the world.

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About Seollal

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Seollal Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2020 Sat Jan 25 Seollal Public Holiday
2021 Fri Feb 12 Seollal Public Holiday
2022 Tue Feb 1 Seollal Public Holiday
2023 Sun Jan 22 Seollal Public Holiday
2024 Sat Feb 10 Seollal Public Holiday
2025 Wed Jan 29 Seollal Public Holiday
2026 Tue Feb 17 Seollal Public Holiday
2027 Sat Feb 6 Seollal Public Holiday
2028 Wed Jan 26 Seollal Public Holiday
2029 Tue Feb 13 Seollal Public Holiday
2030 Mon Feb 4 Seollal Public Holiday

While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.