New Year's Day 2025 — South Korea
About New Year's Day
New Year's Day is a public holiday in South Korea, observed on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday) in 2025. As an official public holiday, most government offices, banks, and schools are closed.
In 2025, New Year's Day falls on a Wednesday, giving workers a day off during the workweek.
Key Facts
South Korea New Year's Day — Date by Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 1, 2024 | Monday |
| 2025 | January 1, 2025 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Friday |
| 2028 | January 1, 2028 | Saturday |
| 2029 | January 1, 2029 | Monday |
| 2030 | January 1, 2030 | Tuesday |
Other Public Holidays in South Korea (2025)
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Lunar New Year Eve Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Korean New Year Thursday, January 30, 2025 Lunar New Year - Day After Saturday, March 1, 2025 Independence Movement Day Monday, May 5, 2025 Buddha's Birthday Friday, June 6, 2025 Memorial Day Friday, August 15, 2025 Liberation Day Friday, October 3, 2025 National Foundation Day Saturday, October 4, 2025 Chuseok Eve Sunday, October 5, 2025 Korean Thanksgiving
Frequently Asked Questions
When is New Year's Day in 2025?
New Year's Day in South Korea is on January 1, 2025 (Wednesday).
Is New Year's Day a public holiday in South Korea?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday. Most businesses, government offices, and schools are closed.
How many days until New Year's Day 2025?
New Year's Day 2025 was on January 1, 2025 and has already passed.