Korea public holidays & festivals in January 2026
Public holidays, long weekends and festivals in Korea in January 2026, compiled from official public data. Dates can change, so please check official announcements before you travel.
Public holidays in Korea in January 2026
New Year's Day
Long weekends this month
Public holidays do not form a stretch of three or more days off with weekends this month.
Festivals and events in Korea in January 2026
Cat on the Rooftop
Seoul
The Barber of Seville
Seoul · NOL Uniplex Theater 3
Fraternité
Seoul · Link Arts Center DREAM Theater 3
E-World Illumination
Daegu · 200 Duryugongwon-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
Haeundae Light Festival
Busan · 280 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm
Gyeonggi-do · 432 Sumogwon-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Yangpyeong Icefish Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 55-2 Gopdani-gil, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Suseong Light Art Festival
Daegu · 112 Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
Homigot Sunrise Festival
North Gyeongsang · 136 Haemaji-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Jeongdongjin Sunrise Festival
Gangwon-do · Jeongdongjin2-ri, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival
60 Hyangiram-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Gugak Performance Jinyeon
Seoul · 10 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Pyeongchang Trout Festival
Gangwon-do · 3562, Gyeonggang-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival
Gangwon-do · 208, Hantangang-gil, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
Anseong Dongmakgol Ice Fishing Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 48 Gomnaemi-gil, Juksan-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
CookieRun: Kingdom Art Collaboration Project Special Exhibition
Seoul · 26 Insadong 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the public holidays in Korea in January 2026?
- Korea has 1 public holiday day in January 2026: New Year's Day (Thu, Jan 1, 2026).
- Is there a long weekend in Korea in January 2026?
- Based on this month's holiday data, public holidays do not create a stretch of three or more days off with weekends in January 2026.
- When is New Year's Day in 2026?
- New Year's Day is observed on Thu, Jan 1, 2026.
- What festivals are held in Korea in January 2026?
- 16 festivals and events are listed for January 2026, including Cat on the Rooftop; The Barber of Seville; Fraternité. 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.
