Korea public holidays & festivals in October 2026
Public holidays, long weekends and festivals in Korea in October 2026, compiled from official public data. Dates can change, so please check official announcements before you travel.
Public holidays in Korea in October 2026
National Foundation Day
Substitute holiday: National Foundation Day
Hangul Day
Long weekends this month
- Sat, Oct 3 – Mon, Oct 5, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (National Foundation Day; Substitute holiday: National Foundation Day).
- Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Hangul Day).
Festivals and events in Korea in October 2026
Gugak Performance Jinyeon
Seoul · 10 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Buyeo-gun Chungnam Gugak Group’s Saturday Show
South Chungcheong · Buyeo-gun Gugak Center
Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’
Jindo National Gugak Center Jinakdang
Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Group’s Saturday Gugak Show
Daejeon · Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center Jakeunmadang (Little Hall)
K-Gugak Stage
North Jeolla · National Gugak Center Yewondang
Ssokssokdeul-i Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 16 Heyri-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
ARI-The Spirit of Korea
Gangwon-do · Jeongseon Arirang Center
Raftman
Gangwon-do
Gombaengi Teotta
Gyeonggi-do · Anseong Namsadang Performance Site
Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Performance Parade
North Jeolla · 44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Night of Light Show
Gangwon-do · 127 Sogeumsan-gil, Jijeong-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do
Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives
110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju
Hongseong Namdang Port Jumbo Shrimp Festival
South Chungcheong · 1-1 Namdanghang-ro 213beon-gil, Seobu-myeon, Hongseong-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Moonlight Music Festival
Daejeon · 246 Doandong-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon
Hantangang Garden Festa
Gyeonggi-do · 832 Changdong-ro, Gwanin-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Seoul Architecture Festival
Seoul · 119 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale
Gyeonggi-do · 263 Gyeongchung-daero 2697beon-gil, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Suwon Hwaseong Media Art
Gyeonggi-do · Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 334
Bibliotheca Busan
Busan · 1674 Dadae-dong, Saha-gu, Busan
Han River Walk
Gyeonggi-do · 174-3 Daegok-ri, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge
Busan · 73 Simingongwon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo
South Gyeongsang · 1116 Danghangman-ro, Goseong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Andong Maskdance Festival
North Gyeongsang · 239, Yuksa-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Uiryeong Gigang Rich Flower Festival
South Gyeongsang · 228 Seongsan-ri, Jijeong-myeon, Uiryeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Jeongseon Arirang Festival
Gangwon-do · 104, Bongyang-ri, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
Cheonan World Dance Festival
South Chungcheong · 208, Beonyeong-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Gimje Horizon Festival
North Jeolla · 442, Byeokgolje-ro, Buryang-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeonbuk-do
Gyeryong Military Culture Festival
South Chungcheong · 96, Gyeryongdae 9-ro, Sindoan-myeon, Gyeryong-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Goyang Autumn Flower Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 595 Hosu-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
Jeonju Cultural Heritage Night Tour
North Jeolla · 44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Bongsan Mask Dance
Seoul
Bupyeong Pungmul Festival
Incheon · 34-1, Bupyeong-daero, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon
Busan International Rock Festival
Busan · 29-50, Samnak-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan
Hyo Culture Ppuri Festival
Daejeon · 79 Ppurigongwon-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
Jeonju Bibimbap Festival
North Jeolla · 390 Gwonsamdeuk-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Pohang Sunrise Noodle Festival
North Gyeongsang · 222-1 Homi-ro, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Soraepogu Festival
Incheon · 86-17 Jangdong-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon
Wanju Wild & Local Food Festival
North Jeolla · 89 Gosanhyuyangnim-ro, Gosan-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
Yeongcheon Traditional Korean Medicine Festival
North Gyeongsang · 364 Choemuseon-ro, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival
Gyeonggi-do · 198, Namsadang-ro, Bogae-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Goseong Myeongtae Festival
Gangwon-do · 125 Haeoreumhaebyeon-gil, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do
Geumsan World K-Insam Festival
South Chungcheong · 30, Insamgwangjang-ro, Geumsan-eup, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival
South Gyeongsang · 45-6, Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Seoul Hanok Week
Seoul · 37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Yangjae Art Salon
Seoul · 261-23 Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Korean Dream Hangang Festival
Seoul · 2273 Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Museom Single-Log Bridge Festival
North Gyeongsang · 238-12 Museom-ro, Munsu-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Gangnam Festival
Seoul · 320 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the public holidays in Korea in October 2026?
- Korea has 3 public holiday days in October 2026: National Foundation Day (Sat, Oct 3, 2026); Substitute holiday: National Foundation Day (Mon, Oct 5, 2026); Hangul Day (Fri, Oct 9, 2026).
- Is there a long weekend in Korea in October 2026?
- Yes. Sat, Oct 3 – Mon, Oct 5, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (National Foundation Day; Substitute holiday: National Foundation Day). Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026: 3 days off in a row including weekends (Hangul Day).
- When is National Foundation Day in 2026?
- National Foundation Day is observed on Sat, Oct 3, 2026.
- What festivals are held in Korea in October 2026?
- 100 festivals and events are listed for October 2026, including Gugak Performance Jinyeon; Buyeo-gun Chungnam Gugak Group’s Saturday Show; Jindo National Gugak Center’s Saturday Show ‘I Love Gugak’. The list on this page shows dates and places.
- Are attractions and shops closed on public holidays in Korea?
- Some attractions, shops and restaurants may change their opening hours on public holidays, while many tourist sites stay open. It is a good idea to check each venue's own notice before you go.
