2025 Chuseok Holiday Guide (Oct. 3-9)
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2025 Chuseok Holiday Guide (Oct. 3-9)
Observed on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, is a major holiday in Korea, along with Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day). It is a time of joy and family gatherings, marking the largest full moon of the year.
In 2025, Chuseok falls on Monday, October 6. The Chuseok holiday spans October 5–7 and overlaps with Sunday, so Wednesday, October 8, will be observed as a substitute holiday. This results in a seven-day golden holiday, starting with National Foundation Day on Friday, October 3, continuing through Saturday and the Chuseok holiday, and ending with Hangul Day on Thursday, October 9.
2025 Chuseok Holiday Guide
Information during the Chuseok holiday (Korean)
Medical Care
Even during the Chuseok holiday, you can rest assured that some hospitals and pharmacies will remain open and be ready to serve you. Find out which ones near you can assist your medical needs.
National Emergency Medical Center (Korean) - Learn more
Medical facilities and pharmacies open during the Chuseok holidays. (Korean)
Community health centers in Busan
Late Night Pharmacies in Busan
Public Safety
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Disaster and Safety Management Office
888-4119
City General Situation Room
888-2222~5
Infectious diseases
888-3351~8
Crime
112
Fire/emergency patients
119
Water supply failure
(051)120
Traffic information
1333
Weather
131
Environmental complaints (illegal dumping)
128Transportation
Free tolls on seven toll roads during the Chuseok holiday
*Exemption period: Saturday, October 4-Tuesday, October 7 for four days
*Toll-free roads: Gwangandaegyo Bridge, Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Eulsukdodaegyo Bridge, Geogadaegyo Bridge, Sujeongsan Tunnel, Sanseong Tunnel, Cheonma Tunnel
Busan real-time traffic alerts (Korean)
ROADPLUS alerts for nationwide highways (Korean)
Tourism
Cultural Events during Chuseok (Korean,English)
Opening Schedules for Cultural and Tourism Facilities in Busan during Chuseok Holiday
Gwangalli’s Marvelous Drone Light Show on Chuseok (Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 20:00)
2025 Busan Museum Chuseok Event: Full Moon Hunters
○ Period & Hours: Saturday, October 4–Monday, October 6, 10:00–17:00
○ Venue: Busan Museum Front Yard
○ Highlights
- Hunting the Full Moon: Receive an ornamental knot keyring by finding hidden moon fragments in the exhibition halls (limited to the first 50 participants per day)
- Traditional Costume & Photography: Try on traditional costumes and take pictures at the photo zones featuring Irworobongdo and a giant moon sculpture
- Outdoor Folk Games: Enjoy Yutnori (board game), Gulleongsoe (hoop rolling), Tuho (arrow throwing), and Paengi (spinning tops)
○ Contact: Busan Museum ☎ 051-610-7185
Jeonggwan Museum: Chuseok Folk Game Festival
○ Period & Time: Saturday, October 4–Tuesday, October 7, 10:00–17:00
○ Venue: Jeonggwan Museum Yard
○ Highlights: yutnori (board game), tuho (arrow throwing), jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking)
2025 National Maritime Museum of Korea Chuseok Event
October 3–9, National Maritime Museum of Korea
Folk Games: October 3–9; 09:00-18:00; in front of the Auditorium (1F); play jegichagi (shuttlecock kicking), yutnori (board game), tuho (arrow throwing), and gongginori (jackstones)
Hanbok Feeding Show: October 6; 11:40–11:55; Aquarium (3F); Watch a diver in Hanbok perform a feeding show along with a New Year’s bow (Sebae)
Photo Time with a Clown: October 3–9; 11:00–13:00; 1st and 2nd floors
Movie screenings, Chuseok special performances, and more
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