2026 Korean traditional folk calendar: lucky days for moving, weddings & business openings
This page is a cultural and entertainment reference based on Korean traditional folk beliefs (음양오행, Son-eopneun Nal, etc.). It has no scientific basis or legal effect.
For important decisions such as moving, weddings, or business openings, please rely on your own schedule and practical conditions — not this tool.
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For accurate lunar-solar calendar conversion, use the Korean Astronomy and Space Science Institute (astro.kasi.re.kr) or Naver/Daum's Manseryeok (만세력).
Son-eopneun Nal (손 없는 날) refers to Korean traditional days believed to be free of wandering evil spirits ('Son'). According to the Korean traditional folk calendar, evil spirits ('Son') roam different directions on different lunar dates: East on the 1st–2nd, South on the 3rd–4th, West on the 5th–6th, North on the 7th–8th — and on lunar days 9, 10, 19, 20, 29, and the last day (그믐), they ascend to the sky and leave the earth. Korean folk belief holds that moving, weddings, or business openings on these days are free from evil interference. This is a cultural reference concept with no scientific evidence.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 (Thu) | New Year's Day |
| 2026-01-28 (Wed) | Lunar New Year Eve |
| 2026-01-29 (Thu) | Lunar New Year |
| 2026-01-30 (Fri) | Lunar New Year Holiday |
| 2026-03-01 (Sun) | Independence Movement Day |
| 2026-05-05 (Tue) | Children's Day |
| 2026-05-24 (Sun) | Buddha's Birthday |
| 2026-06-06 (Sat) | Memorial Day |
| 2026-08-15 (Sat) | Liberation Day |
| 2026-09-24 (Thu) | Chuseok Eve |
| 2026-09-25 (Fri) | Chuseok |
| 2026-09-26 (Sat) | Chuseok Holiday |
| 2026-10-03 (Sat) | National Foundation Day |
| 2026-10-09 (Fri) | Hangul Proclamation Day |
| 2026-12-25 (Fri) | Christmas Day |
In Korean traditional folk belief, 'Son' (wandering spirits) move in different cardinal directions according to the lunar date. On the 9th, 10th, 19th, 20th, 29th, and last day of the lunar month, they are believed to ascend to the sky, leaving the earth free of their interference. This is a cultural belief with no academic basis.
Hwangdo-gilil refers to 'Yellow Road lucky days' listed in traditional Korean almanacs (만세력) as days when all endeavors are auspicious. This concept is distinct from Son-eopneun Nal. For exact Hwangdo-gilil dates, check a Korean traditional almanac (Manseryeok) via Naver or Daum.
Son-eopneun Nal applies broadly to moving, weddings, and business openings. For weddings, some additionally consider Hwangdo-gilil and traditional rituals (납채, 납폐) as well as the couple's Four Pillars (사주). All of these are Korean traditional folk reference concepts.
Check the monthly results above — days marked with a 'Holiday' badge are public holidays that coincide with Son-eopneun Nal. Lunar New Year (Jan 29) and Chuseok (Sep 25) seasons may overlap with some auspicious days.
The dates on this page are approximate conversions referencing the Korean Astronomy and Space Science Institute's lunar-solar calendar. Actual dates may differ due to leap months (윤달) and other calendar adjustments. For precise dates, convert directly at astro.kasi.re.kr.
Son-eopneun Nal (손 없는 날) are Korean traditional folk calendar days — lunar 9th, 10th, 19th, 20th, 29th, and last day — when wandering evil spirits ('Son') are believed to leave the earth. This Korean folk belief (한국 민속 신앙) holds that scheduling important events such as moving (이사), weddings (결혼), or business openings (개업) on these days avoids bad fortune. This page provides 2026 solar-calendar equivalents of Son-eopneun Nal for all 12 months, highlighting weekends and Korean public holidays. Approximate conversions reference the Korean Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI, astro.kasi.re.kr). This calculator follows Korean traditional folk customs and is for cultural reference and entertainment only — it has no scientific basis or legal effect. For exact lunar-solar conversions, use the official KASI site or Korean almanac services.