Korea public holidays & festivals in October 2028

Public holidays in Korea in October 2028

• Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

  Mon, Oct 2 – Tue, Oct 3, 2028

• National Foundation Day

  Tue, Oct 3, 2028

• Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

  Wed, Oct 4, 2028

• Substitute holiday: Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

  Thu, Oct 5, 2028

• Hangul Day

  Mon, Oct 9, 2028

Long weekends this month

• Sat, Sep 30 – Thu, Oct 5, 2028: 6 days off in a row including weekends (Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving); National Foundation Day; Substitute holiday: Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)).
• Sat, Oct 7 – Mon, Oct 9, 2028: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Hangul Day).

Festivals and events in Korea in October 2028

No festivals are listed for this month.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Korea in October 2028?

Korea has 6 public holiday days in October 2028: Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) (Mon, Oct 2 – Tue, Oct 3, 2028); National Foundation Day (Tue, Oct 3, 2028); Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) (Wed, Oct 4, 2028); Substitute holiday: Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) (Thu, Oct 5, 2028); Hangul Day (Mon, Oct 9, 2028).

Is there a long weekend in Korea in October 2028?

Yes. Sat, Sep 30 – Thu, Oct 5, 2028: 6 days off in a row including weekends (Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving); National Foundation Day; Substitute holiday: Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)). Sat, Oct 7 – Mon, Oct 9, 2028: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Hangul Day).

When is Chuseok in 2028?

Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) is observed on Mon, Oct 2 – Tue, Oct 3, 2028.

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.