Seollal 2027
Seollal (설날), the Korean Lunar New Year, falls on Sunday 7 February 2027 — the Year of the Fire Goat. The three-day public holiday runs Saturday 6 February through Monday 8 February, and because New Year’s Day itself overlaps a Sunday, a substitute holiday is added on Tuesday 9 February. For most workers that makes a four-day break, 6–9 February.
Dates in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6 – 8 | Saturday – | Seollal (Lunar New Year)New Year's Eve, the day itself (Feb 7) and the day after.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| February 9, 2027 | Tuesday | Substitute Holiday (Seollal)Seollal overlaps a Sunday (Feb 7), so a substitute holiday is added on Feb 9.Substitute holiday | Substitute holiday |
Why there is a substitute holiday in 2027
South Korea’s substitute-holiday rule gives Seollal an in-lieu day whenever one of its three days overlaps a Sunday or another public holiday. In 2027, Lunar New Year’s Day itself (Feb 7) is a Sunday, so Tuesday 9 February is granted in substitution — unlike 2026, when the three days fell Mon–Wed and no substitute was added.
Expect the year’s heaviest travel rush: KTX trains, intercity buses and flights sell out weeks ahead, and many shops and restaurants close during the break. See our South Korea 2027 page for the full calendar, including the seven substitute holidays of 2027.
Official sources & data
- Act on Public Holidays — substitute-holiday provisionsVisit sourceKorea Ministry of Government Legislation
Frequently asked questions
When is Seollal 2027?+
The holiday block is 6–9 February 2027 (Saturday to Tuesday). Lunar New Year’s Day itself is Sunday 7 February.
Is there a substitute holiday for Seollal 2027?+
Yes. Because Lunar New Year’s Day (Feb 7) falls on a Sunday, Tuesday 9 February 2027 is a substitute public holiday.
How many days off do Koreans get for Seollal 2027?+
Four consecutive days: Saturday 6 February through Tuesday 9 February (three holiday days plus the Feb 9 substitute).
What zodiac year begins at Seollal 2027?+
The Year of the Fire Goat (정미년, 丁未) begins on 7 February 2027.
How is Seollal 2027 different from Chuseok 2027?+
Both are three-day lunar family holidays. Seollal 2027 is 6–9 Feb (with a substitute day); Chuseok 2027 is 14–16 Sep (Tue–Thu, no substitute).