2027, the Jeongmi year
2027, the Jeongmi year
a complete guide to the year
It's the Year of the Red Sheep. Ipchun is February 4 at 10:46, and Seollal is February 7. Samjae zodiac animals, Son-eomneun-nal and the solar terms, all in one place.
2027 is the Jeongmi year, the Year of the Red Sheep. In Saju, the zodiac changes not on January 1 but at Ipchun (February 4 at 10:46). The Samjae zodiac animals are the Pig, Rabbit and Sheep, and 2027 is the last year of their Samjae (leaving Samjae). There are 68 Son-eomneun-nal, 17 of which fall on weekends.
When are the key dates in 2027?
All the dates below are calculated in Korea Standard Time. If you use the Chinese lunar calendar as is, results differ — Seollal, for example, comes a day earlier, on February 6.
| Day | 2027 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ipchun | February 4, 10:46 | When the year changes in Saju |
| Seollal | February 7 (Sun) | Lunar 1/1 |
| Jeongwol Daeboreum | February 21 (Sun) | Lunar 1/15 |
| Buddha's Birthday | May 13 (Thu) | Lunar 4/8 |
| Chuseok | September 15 (Wed) | Lunar 8/15 |
| Dongji (Winter Solstice) | December 22, 11:42 | The longest night of the year |
Why is it confusing when the new year starts?
Because there are three standards. January 1 on the Gregorian calendar, Seollal on the lunar calendar, and Ipchun, used in Saju — all three are called the new year.
In 2027, January 1 to February 3 is 2027 on the Gregorian calendar but still the Byeong-o year in Saju. The Jeongmi year starts on February 4 at 10:46. That's why people born in between get confused about their zodiac animal. More on this in The Saju new year begins at Ipchun.
What are the Samjae zodiac animals in 2027?
The Pig, Rabbit and Sheep are in Samjae. It began in 2025, and 2027 is the last year (leaving Samjae).
Samjae is a cycle that comes around for 3 years in every 12. It doesn't mean bad things are fated to happen; it's closer to a custom of seeing it as a time of frequent change and not rushing big decisions. Next in line are the Tiger, Horse and Dog in 2028–2030.
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The 68 Son-eomneun-nal split by purpose: 17 weekend days for moving, 9 peak-season weekend days for weddings.
Calendar2027 Son-eomneun-nal complete guide — the monthly calendar at a glance
All 68 days by month, with the ones that fall on weekends and public holidays marked.
HubSon-eomneun-nal calendar — 2027 and 2028 by month at a glance
24 months, one page per month. Jump straight to the month you want.
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Ipchun February 4 at 10:46, Dongji December 22 at 11:42. All 24, down to the minute.
BasicsThe Saju new year begins at Ipchun
It's neither January 1 nor Seollal. If you were born between January and early February, be sure to check.
ToolsAge calculator — international age, year-based age and zodiac animal
Shows both the calendar-based and the Ipchun-based zodiac animal, plus your day pillar and the days you've lived.
ToolsSon-eomneun-nal finder — choose by period
Son-eomneun-nal for any period, with weekdays and lunar dates. You can leave out days that clash with your zodiac animal.
FAQ
What zodiac year is 2027?
It's the Jeongmi (丁未) year, the Year of the Red Sheep. Jeong (丁) is fire, hence red, and Mi (未) is the Sheep. But the zodiac changes at Ipchun, February 4 at 10:46, so a baby born in January is still in the Byeong-o (丙午) year (the Red Horse).
Which zodiac animals are in Samjae in 2027?
The Pig, Rabbit and Sheep. Their Samjae began in 2025, and 2027 is the last year, so it's leaving Samjae. Next come the Tiger, Horse and Dog in 2028–2030.
When are Seollal and the other holidays in 2027?
Seollal is February 7 (Sun), Jeongwol Daeboreum (the first full moon of the lunar year) is February 21 (Sun), Buddha's Birthday is May 13 (Thu), and Chuseok is September 15 (Wed). These dates are calculated from the lunar calendar in Korea Standard Time.
How many Son-eomneun-nal are there in 2027?
68 days in total. 17 of them fall on weekends, and four fall on public holidays: February 6, May 5, October 9 and December 27.
Set the dates you'll need in 2027 ahead of time
Enter the purpose and period to get candidates based on your Saju. The day you pick becomes an event right away.
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