Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) 2026 fell on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (a Tuesday). See Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) 2027 โ
When is Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) 2026?
Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) 2026 fell on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. It was a Tuesday.
How many days until Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, it has been 241 days since Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) 2026, which fell on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
- Date
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Day of week
- Tuesday
- Type
- Traditional Festivals
- Duration
- 3 days
Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) 2026 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฐ๐ท South Korea | Tue, Feb 17 | Mon, Feb 16 public holidayTue, Feb 17 public holidayWed, Feb 18 public holiday |
Other holidays in February 2026
Seollal โ Korean Lunar New Year โ is one of Korea's most cherished holidays: a three-day celebration when families gather to honour their ancestors, share a warm bowl of tteokguk, and greet their elders with the deep sebae bow that welcomes the new year.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) guide.