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Seollal 2025 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.

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
2020Sat25 JanSeollalPublic Holiday
2021Fri12 FebSeollalPublic Holiday
2022Tue1 FebSeollalPublic Holiday
2023Sun22 JanSeollalPublic Holiday
2024Sat10 FebSeollalPublic Holiday
2025Wed29 JanSeollalPublic Holiday
2026Tue17 FebSeollalPublic Holiday
2027Sat6 FebSeollalPublic Holiday
2028Wed26 JanSeollalPublic Holiday
2029Tue13 FebSeollalPublic Holiday
2030Mon4 FebSeollalPublic Holiday

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