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Korean New Year

Korean New Year is a public holiday in Korea. The day is celebrated every year, but the dates vary.

Facts and figures

We have gathered some facts, stats, and numbers for you:

NameKorean New Year
This yearFebruary 10
FrequencyAnnual
TypePublic Holiday
CountryKorea
Time untilin 7 months
Week number this year6
Also called / Aliases:
Seolnal
Seollal

Varying Dates

Korean New Year in Korea is not a day with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies from year to year. The date for this holiday varies between January 23 and February 17. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.

YearKorean New Year DateWeekday
2024February 10Saturday
2025January 29Wednesday
2026February 17Tuesday
2027February 7Sunday
2028January 27Thursday
2029February 13Tuesday
2030February 3Sunday
2031January 23Thursday
2032February 11Wednesday
2033January 31Monday

Recommended reading

If we find good sources, we like to recommend these.

Korean New Year (Wikipedia)