Lunar New Year has already passed this year.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Key facts
- Date
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Day of the week
- Tuesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 5
- Day of year
- 28
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
All 2025 dates
In 2025, Lunar New Year is observed on 3 separate dates in South Korea.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 28, 2025 | Tuesday |
| January 29, 2025 | Wednesday |
| January 30, 2025 | Thursday |
Long-weekend planner
Lunar New Year falls on a Tuesday in 2025. Take the Monday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, Lunar New Year is observed on January 28, 2025, January 29, 2025, January 30, 2025 in 2025.
In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on a Tuesday.
Yes. Lunar New Year is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
Lunar New Year was on January 28, 2025 and has already passed this year.
The next Lunar New Year in South Korea is on February 16, 2026.
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The Lunar New Year date for South Korea 2025 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.