Lunar New Year has already passed this year.
Monday, January 31, 2022
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, January 31, 2022
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 5
- Day of year
- 31
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
All 2022 dates
In 2022, Lunar New Year is observed on 3 separate dates in South Korea.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2022 | Monday |
| February 1, 2022 | Tuesday |
| February 2, 2022 | Wednesday |
Long-weekend planner
Lunar New Year falls on a Monday in 2022, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, Lunar New Year is observed on January 31, 2022, February 1, 2022, February 2, 2022 in 2022.
In 2022, Lunar New Year falls on a Monday.
Yes. Lunar New Year is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
Lunar New Year was on January 31, 2022 and has already passed this year.
The next Lunar New Year in South Korea is on January 21, 2023.
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The Lunar New Year date for South Korea 2022 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.