New Year's Day is a public holiday in South Korea, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as 새해. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | New Year's Day |
| Local Name | 새해 |
| Date | January 1, 2026 |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in South Korea
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2026-02-16 | Lunar New Year | Public |
| 2026-03-01 | Independence Movement Day | Public |
| 2026-05-05 | Children's Day | Public |
| 2026-05-24 | Buddha's Birthday | Public |
| 2026-06-06 | Memorial Day | Public |
| 2026-08-15 | Liberation Day | Public |
| 2026-09-24 | Chuseok | Public |
| 2026-10-03 | National Foundation Day | Public |
| 2026-10-09 | Hangul Day | Public |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| 2027-09-14 | Chuseok | Public |
| 2026-02-16 | Lunar New Year | Public |
| 2026-03-01 | Independence Movement Day | Public |
| 2026-05-05 | Children's Day | Public |
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