New Year's Day in South Korea (2021)

New Year’s Day in South Korea in 2021 was observed on **January 1, 2021**, known locally as *새해* (Saehae). The holiday was celebrated nationwide as part of South Korea’s annual New Year traditions. |The Korean term for New Year’s Day is *새해* (Saehae), marking the start of the Gregorian calendar year. |Yes, January 1, 2021, was a nationwide public holiday in South Korea.