📢 Chuseok National Holidays in Korea
Chuseok is one of the most important national holidays in Korea. If you're traveling to Korea during this time, make sure to check out the information about tourist spots and festivals as well as transportation tips below!
Sept 16 (Mon) - Sept 18 (Wed)
During the Chuseok Break
Check if Tourist Spots & Restaurants are Open!
Some restaurants and cafes may be closed or change their opening hours during the break, so make sure to check if they're open before you visit! Here are some popular spots that are closed during the holidays.
Closed Tourist Spots
(9/16-17) The Hyundai SeoulShopping · Seoul
(9/17) Amore SeongsuShopping · Seongsu
(9/17) National Museum of ArtActivity · Gwanghwamun
(9/17-18) Galleria EastShopping · Gangnam
(9/17) Kyobo GwanghawmunShopping · Gwanghwamun
(9/16-17) Lotte DepartmentShopping · Myengdong
(9/17-18) Shinsegae DepartmentShopping · Myengdong
Closed Restaurants
(9/16-17) MokmyeoksanbangRestaurant · Myengdong
(9/17) Daelim ChanggoCafe/Dessert · Seongsu
(9/16-17) Yukjeon SikdangRestaurant · Dongdaemun
(9/17) Myeongdong KyojaRestaurant · Myengdong
(9/17) Hanilgwan ApgujeongRestaurant · Gangnam
(9/16-17) Jin Ok HwaRestaurant · Dongdaemun
Please check if the places you wish to visit are open during the break.
Chuseok holidays
Events & Tourist Spots
Royal Palaces and National Art Museums are open to the public for free during the holidays. Check out the places below for your exciting trip in Seoul.
Chuseok Events
CheongwadaeMust-See · Gwanghwamun
National Folk Museum of KoreaMust-See · Gwanghwamun
Gwanghwamun SquareMust-See · Gwanghwamun
Tourist Spots
Gyeongbokgung PalaceMust-See · Gwanghwamun
Changdeokgung PalaceMust-See · Gwanghwamun
Changgyeonggung PalaceMust-See · Gwanghwamun
Deoksugung PalaceMust-See · Seoul
Jongmyo ShrineMust-See · Gwanghwamun
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Seoul)Activity · Gwanghwamun
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, DeoksugungActivity · Seoul
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Gwacheon)Must-See · Seoul
Essential Tips 👀
Public Transportations
As most Koreans travel to and from their hometowns during the break, the highways are generally heavily congested, and trains and express buses are almost fully booked. It is wise to stay in Seoul, rather than traveling to other regions like Busan, to enjoy your trip during the time.
The public transport in Seoul operates longer than usual during this time. 📍Sept 17, 18 Buses and subways (Line 1~9, Sillim) operate until 2AM the next day. Night Owl buses operate as usual during the holidays.
Keep in mind!
Making Reservations on TRIPLE Korea during the Break
During the Chuseok national holidays, responses to your inquiries or requests may take longer than usual. Please keep in mind the following items below.
✔️ If you make reservations between 12 pm, Sept 13 and Sept 18, your booking requests will be processed in order starting from Sept 19. ✔️ If you booked a product to be used between Sept 14 and 19, there may be limitations on using the product. ✔️ If the suppliers have difficulties providing the product, your payment will be automatically cancelled between Sept 19 and 20.
