South Korea's public holidays include Liberation Day, National Foundation Day, plus movable dates like Lunar New Year and Chuseok.
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South Korea's public holidays include Liberation Day, National Foundation Day, plus movable dates like Lunar New Year and Chuseok.
Banks, government offices, and many local shops commonly close on public holidays in South Korea — worth planning cash withdrawals and paperwork around them.
Some do — Lunar New Year and Chuseok shift every year based on the lunar or Easter-based calendar, so always confirm the exact date for your travel year.
Not necessarily — some travelers enjoy the festive atmosphere, but expect closures at some businesses and potentially packed transport or fully booked restaurants as locals travel too.