2026 Chuseok Holiday Guide (Sep. 24-27)
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Observed on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, is one of Korea’s major traditional holidays, along with Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day). It is a time for families to come together and give thanks for the autumn harvest. According to the lunar calendar, the harvest moon, traditionally regarded as the largest full moon of the year, appears on this day.
In 2026, Chuseok falls on Friday, September 25. Although the Chuseok holiday usually spans three days, it extends to four days this year, from Thursday, September 24, through Sunday, September 27. During this period, many Koreans travel to their hometowns to spend time with family, pay respects to their ancestors, and take part in traditional holiday customs.
2026 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, (051)120
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 eight toll roads during the Chuseok holiday
*Exemption period: Thursday, September 24-Sunday, September 27 for four days
*Toll-free roads: Gwangandaegyo Bridge, Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Eulsukdodaegyo Bridge, Geogadaegyo Bridge, Sujeongsan Tunnel, Sanseong Tunnel, Cheonma Tunnel, Mandeok-Centum Expressway
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, September 26, 2026 at 20:00)
