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Global Holiday Guide

The day preceding Korean New Year

The day preceding Korean New Year is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
February 16, 2026 Monday

The day preceding Korean New Year Dates

2026 February 16, 2026 Monday 1 country: South Korea
2027 February 6, 2027 Saturday 1 country: South Korea
2028 January 27, 2028 Thursday 1 country: South Korea

Countries That Observe The day preceding Korean New Year

Public Holiday Status

Countries represented1
Public holiday1
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0

Status varies by country and year. Of 1 country represented in the available data, 1 has 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 The day preceding Korean New Year

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is The day preceding Korean New Year?

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

Is The day preceding 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 The day preceding Korean New Year?

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