Korea public holidays & festivals in January 2025
Public holidays, long weekends and festivals in Korea in January 2025, compiled from official public data. Dates can change, so please check official announcements before you travel.
Public holidays in Korea in January 2025
New Year's Day
Temporary holiday
Seollal (Lunar New Year)
Long weekends this month
- Sat, Jan 25 – Thu, Jan 30, 2025: 6 days off in a row including weekends (Temporary holiday; Seollal (Lunar New Year)).
Festivals and events in Korea in January 2025
Cat on the Rooftop
Seoul
At That Time, Byeonhongrye
Seoul
Ganghwa Yango Ice Fishing Festival
Incheon · 161 Jeonmang-daero 423beon-gil, Songhae-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
Hahoe Byeolsingut Tallori (Mask Dance Drama of Hahoe)
North Gyeongsang · 3-15, Hahoejongga-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do Hahoe Village Mask Dance Theater
Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
Seoul · 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Taekwon Beat Final
North Jeolla · Taekwondowon T1 Arena
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the public holidays in Korea in January 2025?
- Korea has 5 public holiday days in January 2025: New Year's Day (Wed, Jan 1, 2025); Temporary holiday (Mon, Jan 27, 2025); Seollal (Lunar New Year) (Tue, Jan 28 – Thu, Jan 30, 2025).
- Is there a long weekend in Korea in January 2025?
- Yes. Sat, Jan 25 – Thu, Jan 30, 2025: 6 days off in a row including weekends (Temporary holiday; Seollal (Lunar New Year)).
- When is Seollal in 2025?
- Seollal (Lunar New Year) is observed on Tue, Jan 28 – Thu, Jan 30, 2025.
- What festivals are held in Korea in January 2025?
- 6 festivals and events are listed for January 2025, including Cat on the Rooftop; At That Time, Byeonhongrye; Ganghwa Yango Ice Fishing Festival. The list on this page shows dates and places.
- Are attractions and shops closed on public holidays in Korea?
- Some attractions, shops and restaurants may change their opening hours on public holidays, while many tourist sites stay open. It is a good idea to check each venue's own notice before you go.
