Korea public holidays & festivals in September 2026
Public holidays, long weekends and festivals in Korea in September 2026, compiled from official public data. Dates can change, so please check official announcements before you travel.
Public holidays in Korea in September 2026
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
Long weekends this month
- Thu, Sep 24 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026: 4 days off in a row including weekends (Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)).
Festivals and events in Korea in September 2026
Gugak Performance Jinyeon
Seoul · 10 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Buyeo-gun Chungnam Gugak Group’s Saturday Show
South Chungcheong · Buyeo-gun Gugak Center
Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’
Jindo National Gugak Center Jinakdang
Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show
Daejeon · Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center Jakeunmadang (Little Hall)
K-Gugak Stage
North Jeolla · National Gugak Center Yewondang
Ssokssokdeul-i Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 16 Heyri-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
ARI-The Spirit of Korea
Gangwon-do · Jeongseon Arirang Center
Raftman
Gangwon-do
Gombaengi Teotta
Gyeonggi-do · Anseong Namsadang Performance Site
Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Performance Parade
North Jeolla · 44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Night of Light Show
Gangwon-do · 127 Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Dancing Sangsoe: The Pilbong Gut Encounter
North Jeolla · Pilbong Cultural Village
Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives
110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju
Seocheon Hongwon Port Jeoneo & Crab Festival
South Chungcheong · 88 Hongwon-gil, Seo-myeon, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
COSMOS BIGBANG 20TH ANNIVERSARY MEDIA EXHIBITION
Seoul · B127 Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Cheonan K-Culture Expo
South Chungcheong · 1 Dongnipginyeomgwan-ro, Mokcheon-eup, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Gangbuk Baengmaek Festival
Seoul · 45 Dobong-ro 97-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
Pohang 10 Flavors Night Market Festival
North Gyeongsang · 35 Mundeok-ro, Ocheon-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Muju Firefly Festival
North Jeolla · 326-17, Hanpungnu-ro, Muju-eup, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Hyoseok Cultural Festival
Gangwon-do · 157, Ihyoseok-gil, Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Starry Sea Busan - Night Camp Picnic
Busan · 1674 Dadae-dong, Saha-gu, Busan
Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival
South Chungcheong · 1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Chemistreet Gangnam Station Festival
Seoul · 17 Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Gwangju ACE Fair
30 Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Red Food Festival
North Jeolla · 378, Hannuri-ro, Jangsu-eup, Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Seoul International Writers' Festival
Seoul · 26 Insadong 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Moonlight Music Festival
Daejeon · 246 Doandong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
Hantangang Garden Festa
Gyeonggi-do · 832 Changdong-ro, Gwanin-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Seoul Architecture Festival
Seoul · 119 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Jeonju International Short Film Festival
North Jeolla · 72 Jeonjugaeksa 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Seoul Autumn Festa Opening Ceremony
Seoul · 704-1 Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Jeonbuk-do x Jeonju Youth Festival
North Jeolla · 390-1 Gwonsamdeuk-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Bucheon International Comics Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 1, Gilju-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Jamunbak Cultural Festival
Seoul · 5 Pyeongchang 31-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Jinan Red Ginseng Festival
North Jeolla · 160, Maisan-ro, Jinan-eup, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Korean Folk Art Festival
Gangwon-do · 1958-27 Odaecheon-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
Ocean Village
South Gyeongsang · 138 Jangseung-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Siheung Gaetgol Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 287, Dongseo-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do
Wonju Dancing Carnival
Gangwon-do · 170 Dangu-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale
Gyeonggi-do · 263 Gyeongchung-daero 2697beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Youth Boulevard
Seoul · 216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Seoul Street Arts Festival
Seoul · 10 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Suwon Hwaseong Media Art
Gyeonggi-do · Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 334
Bibliotheca Busan
Busan · 1674 Dadae-dong, Saha-gu, Busan
Han River Walk
Gyeonggi-do · 174-3 Daegok-ri, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge
Busan · 73 Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo
South Gyeongsang · 1116 Danghangman-ro, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Andong Maskdance Festival
North Gyeongsang · 239, Yuksa-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the public holidays in Korea in September 2026?
- Korea has 3 public holiday days in September 2026: Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) (Thu, Sep 24 – Sat, Sep 26, 2026).
- Is there a long weekend in Korea in September 2026?
- Yes. Thu, Sep 24 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026: 4 days off in a row including weekends (Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)).
- When is Chuseok in 2026?
- Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) is observed on Thu, Sep 24 – Sat, Sep 26, 2026.
- What festivals are held in Korea in September 2026?
- 49 festivals and events are listed for September 2026, including Gugak Performance Jinyeon; Buyeo-gun Chungnam Gugak Group’s Saturday Show; Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’. The list on this page shows dates and places.
- Are attractions and shops closed on public holidays in Korea?
- Some attractions, shops and restaurants may change their opening hours on public holidays, while many tourist sites stay open. It is a good idea to check each venue's own notice before you go.
