Chuseok 2026 in Korea: Dates, Traditions and Travel Tips for Visitors
Chuseok 2026 in Korea: Dates, Traditions and Travel Tips for Visitors Chuseok 2026 falls on September 25. Learn the holiday dates, food, family traditions, closures and practical travel advice for Korea. Songpyeon is the rice cake most closely associated with Korea's Chuseok holiday. Photo: Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service (Jeon Han) , CC BY-SA 2.0 . Chuseok is often called Korean Thanksgiving, but the comparison only goes so far. It is a major harvest holiday shaped by family reunions, ancestral remembrance, hometown travel and seasonal food. In 2026, Chuseok Day is Friday, September 25, and the official holiday runs from Thursday, September 24 through Saturday, September 26. For visitors, the atmosphere can be memorable, but transport and opening hours require more planning than usual. The short answer Visit Korea lists the 2026 Chuseok holiday as September 24-26, with Chuseok Day on September 25. Reserve intercity transpor...