Seollal Dates. When is Seollal in South Korea?
Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. In the table below, you will find when Seollal is officially marked and celebrated in South Korea over a span of 15 years.
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| Year | Day of the Week | Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Monday | February 15 | Seollal |
| 2011 | Thursday | February 3 | Seollal |
| 2012 | Monday | January 23 | Seollal |
| 2013 | Sunday | February 10 | Seollal |
| 2014 | Friday | January 31 | Seollal |
| 2015 | Thursday | February 19 | Seollal |
| 2016 | Monday | February 8 | Seollal |
| 2017 | Saturday | January 28 | Seollal |
| 2018 | Friday | February 16 | Seollal |
| 2019 | Tuesday | February 5 | Seollal |
| 2020 | Saturday | January 25 | Seollal |
| 2021 | Friday | February 12 | Seollal |
| 2022 | Tuesday | February 1 | Seollal |
| 2023 | Sunday | January 22 | Seollal |
| 2024 | Saturday | February 10 | Seollal |
| 2025 | Wednesday | January 29 | Seollal |
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