🇰🇷 The day preceding Korean New Year in South Korea

The day preceding Korean New Year is a public holiday observed in South Korea. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in South Korea.

This year, The day preceding Korean New Year falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'The day preceding Korean New Year', 'date_iso': '2026-02-16', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 2, 16), 'date_display': '16 Feb 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Monday'} in South Korea.

Next year, The day preceding Korean New Year will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'The day preceding Korean New Year', 'date_iso': '2027-02-06', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 2, 6), 'date_display': '06 Feb 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Saturday'} in South Korea. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, The day preceding Korean New Year was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'The day preceding Korean New Year', 'date_iso': '2025-01-28', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 1, 28), 'date_display': '28 Jan 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Tuesday'} in South Korea.

Yes, The day preceding Korean New Year is recognized as a public holiday in South Korea. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for The day preceding Korean New Year from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The South Korea holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.