[Notice] 2026 Seollal Holiday Shipping Schedule

[Notice] 2026 Seollal Holiday Shipping Schedule

Hello, this is Pinkbox.

We would like to inform you about our shipping schedule regarding the upcoming 2026 Seollal (Korean Lunar New Year) holidays.

Please note that all courier services and Pinkbox shipping operations will be temporarily suspended during the holiday period to allow our team to celebrate with their families.

Holiday Period: February 15th (Sun) – February 18th (Wed), 2026
Shipping Suspension: No shipment will be available during these dates.
Resumption of Service: Shipping will resume sequentially starting from Thursday, February 19th, 2026.

Orders and inquiries, except for international shipping, will be accepted as usual, but there may be some delays.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Wishing you a wonderful year filled with happiness and prosperity!

What is "Seollal"? (Korean Lunar New Year) is one of the most significant and celebrated traditional holidays in Korea. While the Western world marks the beginning of the year on January 1st, Koreans (and many other Asian cultures) traditionally follow the lunar calendar. Seollal falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice. It is a time for families to gather, pay respect to ancestors, and wish for happiness and prosperity in the coming year.

A Brief History The origins of Seollal date back thousands of years. Historical records suggest that Lunar New Year rituals were practiced as early as the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 668 AD), specifically in the Kingdom of Silla. It began as a celebration of the agricultural cycle and a time to worship the gods of the harvest.

Throughout history, the holiday faced challenges. During the Japanese colonial period (1910–1945), Koreans were forced to adopt the solar calendar, and celebrating Seollal was suppressed. Even after independence, the government focused on the solar New Year for modernization. However, the Korean people continued to celebrate the Lunar New Year traditionally. Finally, in 1989, the government officially recognized Seollal as a national holiday, restoring its rightful place in Korean culture.

Traditions & Customs

Sebae (The New Year’s Bow): Younger generations bow deeply to their elders to show respect and wish them a long, healthy life. In return, elders give blessings and Sebae-don (New Year’s money) in silk bags.
Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup): This is the signature dish of Seollal. It consists of sliced white rice cakes in a beef broth. The white rice cakes symbolize purity and a fresh start, while their long shape represents longevity. Interestingly, Koreans say that you must eat a bowl of Tteokguk to officially turn one year older!
Charye (Ancestral Rites): Families prepare a table of traditional food to pay homage to their ancestors, believing that the spirits return to enjoy the meal with their descendants.
Folk Games: Families often play traditional games like Yutnori (a board game played with four wooden sticks) to bond and share laughter.

Happy New Year! The Pinkbox Team