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Lunar New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. Every year is represented by a zodiac animal sign.
Is Seollal a Public Holiday?
Seollal is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Lunar New Year is a festive occasion that calls for celebration in many places around the world.
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About Seollal
Read more about Seollal.Seollal Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cmt | 25 Oca | Seollal | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Cum | 12 Şub | Seollal | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Sal | 1 Şub | Seollal | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Paz | 22 Oca | Seollal | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Cmt | 10 Şub | Seollal | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Çar | 29 Oca | Seollal | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Sal | 17 Şub | Seollal | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Cmt | 6 Şub | Seollal | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Çar | 26 Oca | Seollal | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Sal | 13 Şub | Seollal | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | Pzt | 4 Şub | Seollal | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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