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설날

Lunar New Year

Wednesday, 26 Jan 2028 · South Korea · Nationwide · Public holiday

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Bridge day check

Falls midweek on a Wednesday. It splits the week rather than extending the weekend, so bridging costs two days of leave either side.

What the day is for

Seollal, a three-day family holiday of ancestral rites, tteokguk soup and new-year bows to elders. Everyone gains a year together in the traditional reckoning.

Do shops and banks close?

Near-total closure of offices, banks and small shops; convenience stores and some chains stay open.

Getting around

Peak national travel with days-long road congestion; book rail well in advance.

See the full South Korea holiday calendar or count the working days.