When is it?
When is Seollal (Korean New Year) 2022 in South Korea?
One of the most important traditional Korean holidays, marking the first day of the Korean lunar calendar
Local date
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Time zone · Asia/Seoul
How it's calculated
Based on Lunar Calendar
Updated through 2022
History & Origins
The Story Behind Seollal (Korean New Year)
Chinese New Year has over 3,000 years of history, originating from ancient agrarian society's year-end religious ceremonies. The legend of Nian, a monster scared away by red decorations and loud noises, inspired many traditions. It's the most important holiday in Chinese culture.
Traditions & Celebrations
How Seollal (Korean New Year) is Celebrated
Celebrations last 15 days and include family reunions, red envelope gifts (hongbao), fireworks, dragon dances, and special foods like dumplings and fish. Homes are decorated in red for luck. The festival ends with the Lantern Festival.
Date Calculation
How the Seollal (Korean New Year) Date is Determined
Chinese New Year falls on the new moon between January 21 and February 20. It marks the start of a new lunar year and is associated with one of 12 zodiac animals in a rotating cycle.
Seollal (Korean New Year) worldwide
Compare 2022 dates across countries
China
2022Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Time zone · Asia/Shanghai
Japan
2022Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Time zone · Asia/Tokyo
Singapore
2022Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Time zone · Asia/Singapore
Hong Kong
2022Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Time zone · Asia/Hong_Kong
Taiwan
2022Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Time zone · Asia/Taipei
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