147 days until New Year's Day.
Friday, January 1, 2027
Key facts
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Day of the week
- Friday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 53
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Friday in 2027, giving you a natural three-day weekend with no extra leave.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2027 in 2027.
In 2027, New Year's Day falls on a Friday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
There are 147 days until New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in South Korea 2027
- Lunar New Year (설날)Feb 6
- Independence Movement Day (3·1절)Mar 1
- Labour Day (노동절)May 3
- Children's Day (어린이날)May 5
- Buddha's Birthday (부처님 오신 날)May 13
- Memorial Day (현충일)Jun 6
- Constitution Day (제헌절)Jul 19
- Liberation Day (광복절)Aug 16
- Chuseok (추석)Sep 14
- National Foundation Day (개천절)Oct 4
- Hangul Day (한글날)Oct 11
- Christmas Day (크리스마스)Dec 25
About these dates
The New Year's Day date for South Korea 2027 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.