536 days until Lunar New Year.
Wednesday, January 26, 2028
Key facts
- Date
- Wednesday, January 26, 2028
- Day of the week
- Wednesday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 4
- Day of year
- 26
- Local time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
All 2028 dates
In 2028, Lunar New Year is observed on 3 separate dates in South Korea.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 26, 2028 | Wednesday |
| January 27, 2028 | Thursday |
| January 28, 2028 | Friday |
Long-weekend planner
Lunar New Year falls on a Wednesday in 2028, splitting the week — there is no single bridge day this year.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In South Korea, Lunar New Year is observed on January 26, 2028, January 27, 2028, January 28, 2028 in 2028.
In 2028, Lunar New Year falls on a Wednesday.
Yes. Lunar New Year is a public holiday observed nationwide in South Korea.
There are 536 days until Lunar New Year on January 26, 2028.
Other public holidays in South Korea 2028
- New Year's Day (새해)Jan 1
- Independence Movement Day (3·1절)Mar 1
- Labour Day (노동절)May 1
- Buddha's Birthday (부처님 오신 날)May 2
- Children's Day (어린이날)May 5
- Memorial Day (현충일)Jun 6
- Constitution Day (제헌절)Jul 17
- Liberation Day (광복절)Aug 15
- Chuseok (추석)Oct 2
- National Foundation Day (개천절)Oct 3
- Hangul Day (한글날)Oct 9
- Christmas Day (크리스마스)Dec 25
About these dates
The Lunar New Year date for South Korea 2028 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 8, 2026.