Your First Chuseok in Korea: A Simple Guide for 2026
Seasonal editorial illustration by KEYWORD_WORLD; not a photograph or a forecast of autumn leaves. Your first Chuseok in Korea can be easier with a little planning. Check your travel, find out which places will open, and leave time to enjoy the holiday. This guide is for visitors and people who live in Korea. You do not need to know every custom to take part. When is Chuseok in 2026? Chuseok Day is Friday, September 25, 2026 . The Chuseok public holidays run from September 24 to 26. Sunday, September 27, follows them. Your own work or school schedule may be different. Dates to keep in mind Date What it means September 24–26 Chuseok public holidays September 25 Chuseok Day September 27 Sunday after the holidays What is Chuseok? Chuseok is a Korean harvest holiday. Many families gather, share food and remember family members who have died. Some visit family graves. Customs differ from one family to another. You may see songpyeon , small rice cakes often shaped like a half-moon. ...