Seoul New Year's Eve
South Korea· Travel peak notice · Seoul
Travel tipTravel impact: High
- Date
- Thu, 31 Dec 2026
- Local name
- 제야의 종 / Countdown
- Region
- Seoul
- Travel peak notice
- Nationwide
Background
Bosingak bell-ringing and downtown countdown—Seoul’s signature New Year’s Eve public celebration.
Impact on travellers
Jongno/City Hall sees closures and heavy security; subways overflow—travel light and plan exit time.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
No separate source link for this entry; check the country calendar and official notices.
Government calendars and 2026 Labor Day / Constitution Day restorations; substitute days for weekend holidays; festivals curated.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.