Holiday detail

New Year's Day

New Year's Day is an official holiday in South Korea.

Quick facts

Date Thursday, January 1, 2026
Type Regular holiday
Countdown 132 days ago
Official

Long-weekend note

This holiday creates a 4-day weekend from January 1-4, 2026.

File leave on Fri, January 2, 2026 to make it a 4-day break.

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