Lunar New Year in South Korea falls on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. It is a nationwide public holiday across South Korea.
Lunar New Year 2026 in South Korea: February 18, 2026. Nationwide day off. Holiday data is synced automatically every day from the open-source Nager.Date database.
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Lunar New YearSouth Korea
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February 18, 2026 Β· Wednesday2026-02-18
| Date | 2026-02-18 (Wednesday) |
| Holiday | Lunar New Year |
| Type | Public |
| Scope | Nationwide |
| Source | Nager.Date |
FAQ
When is Lunar New Year 2026?
Lunar New Year 2026 falls on February 18, 2026 (Wednesday).
Is Lunar New Year a statutory holiday?
Yes β it is a nationwide public holiday.
How many days until Lunar New Year?
There is a live countdown at the top of this page β -197 days to go.
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