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Global Holiday Guide

Korean New Year

Korean New Year is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
February 17, 2026 Tuesday

Korean New Year Dates

2026 February 17, 2026 Tuesday 1 country: South Korea
2027 February 7, 2027 Sunday 2 countries: North Korea , South Korea
2028 January 28, 2028 Friday 1 country: South Korea
2028 February 7, 2028 Monday 1 country: North Korea

Countries That Observe Korean New Year

Public Holiday Status

Countries represented2
Public holiday2
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0

Status varies by country and year. Of 2 countries represented in the available data, 2 have at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.

About Korean New Year

Korean New Year is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Korean New Year?

The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.

Is Korean New Year a public holiday?

Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.

Which countries observe Korean New Year?

The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.