Lunar New Year has already passed this year.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 8
- Day of year
- 47
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
All 2026 dates
In 2026, Lunar New Year is observed on 3 separate dates in South Korea.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | Monday |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday |
| February 18, 2026 | Wednesday |
Long-weekend planner
Lunar New Year falls on a Monday in 2026, 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 February 16, 2026, February 17, 2026, February 18, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, 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 February 16, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next Lunar New Year in South Korea is on February 6, 2027.
Other public holidays in South Korea 2026
- New Year's Day (새해)Jan 1
- Independence Movement Day (3·1절)Mar 2
- Labour Day (노동절)May 1
- Children's Day (어린이날)May 5
- Buddha's Birthday (부처님 오신 날)May 25
- Local Election Day (지방 선거일)Jun 3
- Memorial Day (현충일)Jun 6
- Constitution Day (제헌절)Jul 17
- Liberation Day (광복절)Aug 17
- Chuseok (추석)Sep 24
- National Foundation Day (개천절)Oct 5
- Hangul Day (한글날)Oct 9
- Christmas Day (크리스마스)Dec 25
About these dates
The Lunar New Year date for South Korea 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.