Lunar New Year has already passed this year.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Key facts
- Date
- Saturday, January 21, 2023
- Day of the week
- Saturday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 3
- Day of year
- 21
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
All 2023 dates
In 2023, Lunar New Year is observed on 3 separate dates in South Korea.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 21, 2023 | Saturday |
| January 23, 2023 | Monday |
| January 24, 2023 | Tuesday |
Long-weekend planner
Lunar New Year falls on the weekend in 2023, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, Lunar New Year is observed on January 21, 2023, January 23, 2023, January 24, 2023 in 2023.
In 2023, Lunar New Year falls on a Saturday.
Yes. Lunar New Year is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
Lunar New Year was on January 21, 2023 and has already passed this year.
The next Lunar New Year in South Korea is on February 9, 2024.
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The Lunar New Year date for South Korea 2023 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.