Lunar New Year (substitute holiday)

South Korea· Public holiday

Observed holidayTravel impact: High
Date
Tue, 9 Feb 2027
Local name
설날 대체공휴일
Public holiday
Nationwide

Background

Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year—one of the main family and ancestral holidays.

Impact on travellers

Mass domestic travel; trains and flights sell out. Many restaurants and sights close or shorten hours—plan ahead.

Extra notes

Seollal holiday period; heavy travel.

Sources

Status
ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
Last reviewed
Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Government calendars and 2026 Labor Day / Constitution Day restorations; substitute days for weekend holidays; festivals curated.

Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.