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)
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Korean New Year 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 Sunday, October 5, 2025 Korean Thanksgiving Thursday, October 9, 2025 Hangul Day Thursday, December 25, 2025 Christmas Day
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.