Quick Facts
🇰🇷South Korea
16–18 February 2026
The traditional lunar new year, celebrated with family reunions, ancestral rites, traditional dress, and customs…
Seollal (Lunar New Year) 2026
16–18 February 2026🇰🇷 South KoreaPublic Holiday
About Seollal (Lunar New Year)
The traditional lunar new year, celebrated with family reunions, ancestral rites, traditional dress, and customs believed to bring good fortune.
Key Details
Date
16–18 February 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Country
🇰🇷 South Korea
Related Events in South Korea
Feb 17–Feb 18
Korean New Year(Public Holiday)
Feb 16
Lunar New Year(Public Holiday)
Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
설날
14–16 February 2026
3 days off
Korean New Year
14–17 February 2026
4 days off
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Seollal (Lunar New Year) 2026?
- Seollal (Lunar New Year) 2026 is February 16, 2026 to February 18, 2026 in South Korea.
- Is Seollal (Lunar New Year) a public holiday in South Korea?
- Yes, Seollal (Lunar New Year) is an official public holiday in South Korea. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Seollal (Lunar New Year) 2026?
- Seollal (Lunar New Year) 2026 lasts 3 day(s), from February 16, 2026 to February 18, 2026.