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Seollal 2024 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.

In 2024, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.

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

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019TueFeb 5SeollalPublic Holiday
2020SatJan 25SeollalPublic Holiday
2021FriFeb 12SeollalPublic Holiday
2022TueFeb 1SeollalPublic Holiday
2023SunJan 22SeollalPublic Holiday
2024SatFeb 10SeollalPublic Holiday
2025WedJan 29SeollalPublic Holiday
2026TueFeb 17SeollalPublic Holiday
2027SatFeb 6SeollalPublic Holiday
2028WedJan 26SeollalPublic Holiday
2029TueFeb 13SeollalPublic 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.