What is the date of Korean New Year in 2024?
Korean New Year Day is on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in South Korea.
Brief Information
- This year:Saturday, February 10, 2024
- Next year:Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Last year:Sunday, January 22, 2023
- Type:National Holiday
Korean New Year 2024 in South Korea
Korean New Year Day, which is observed on February 10, signifies the commencement of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a National Holiday in many countries.
Is Korean New Year a National Holiday in South Korea?
Yes, Korean New Year is a National Holiday in South Korea. A national holiday is a day designated by a country's government as a day of celebration or commemoration, during which public institutions, schools, and businesses may be closed. These holidays often hold cultural, historical, or religious significance and are observed by the entire nation.
New Year Observances days
| Year | Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Friday | February 16 | Korean New Year | Seollal |
| 2019 | Tuesday | February 05 | Korean New Year | Seollal |
| 2020 | Saturday | January 25 | Korean New Year | Seollal |
| 2021 | Friday | February 12 | Korean New Year | Seollal |
| 2022 | Tuesday | February 01 | Korean New Year | Seollal |
| 2023 | Sunday | January 22 | Korean New Year | Seollal |
| 2024 | Saturday | February 10 | Korean New Year | Seollal |
| 2025 | Wednesday | January 29 | Korean New Year | Seollal |
National Language of South Korea
- Name:Korean
- Native:한국어
- Code:ko
Country Information of South Korea
- Name:South Korea
- Capital:Seoul
- Country Code:KR
- Emoji:🇰🇷
- Phone code:82
- Unicode:U+1F1F0 U+1F1F7
- Currency:KRW
- Currency Symbol:₩