2026 Lunar New Year (Seollal) Holiday Guide (Feb. 14-18)
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2026 Lunar New Year (Seollal) Holiday Guide (Feb. 14-18)
Seollal, marking the first day of the lunar calendar, is one of Korea's most cherished and important celebrations. It is a meaningful time for families to gather, welcome the New Year, and honor their ancestors.
This year, Seollal falls on Tuesday, February 17. Including the day before and after, the official public holiday spans Monday, February 16, to Wednesday, February 18.
2026 Lunar New Year Holiday Guide
Information during the Lunar New Year holiday (Korean)
Medical Care
Even during the Lunar New Year holiday, you can rest assured that some hospitals and pharmacies will remain open and be ready to serve you. Find out which ones near you can assist your medical needs.
National Emergency Medical Center (Korean) - Learn more
Medical facilities and pharmacies open during the Seollal holidays. (Korean)
Community health centers in Busan
Late Night Pharmacies in Busan
Veterinary Hospital Operation Status During the Seollal Holiday
Public Safety
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Disaster and Safety Management Office
888-4119
City General Situation Room
888-2222~5
Infectious diseases
888-3351~8
Crime
112
Fire/emergency patients
119
Water supply failure
(051)120
Traffic information
1333
Weather
131
Environmental complaints (illegal dumping)
128Transportation
Free tolls on seven toll roads during the Lunar New Year holiday
*Exemption period: Sunday, February 15-Wednesday, February 18 for four days
*Toll-free roads: Gwangandaegyo Bridge, Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Eulsukdodaegyo Bridge, Geogadaegyo Bridge, Sujeongsan Tunnel, Sanseong Tunnel, Cheonma Tunnel
On the occasion of Seollal, tolls on highways countrywide will be waived for four days, from February 15 through 18, 2026.
Toll-Free Access on the Mandeok–Centum Urban Expressway During the Lunar New Year Holiday Period
Exemption Period: February 10 (Tue) to February 18 (Wed), for nine days
Busan real-time traffic alerts (Korean)
ROADPLUS alerts for nationwide highways (Korean)
Tourism
Cultural Events during Seollal holiday (Korean,English)
Opening Schedules for Cultural and Tourism Facilities in Busan during the Lunar New Year Holiday
Gwangalli’s Marvelous Drone Light Show to Celebrate Seollal (Saturday, February 14, 2026)
