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The 2026 Chuseok holiday runs for four days, from Thursday, September 24th to Sunday, September 27th. Due to the relatively short duration, there is significant interest in domestic travel destinations near Seoul and the metropolitan area, as well as day trips, rather than long-distance journeys. Various Chuseok events are planned, including free admission to Seoul's Four Grand Palaces, Namsangol Hanok Village, Unhyeongung Palace, and the National Folk Museum of Korea.
Key events include free admission to Seoul's Four Grand Palaces (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung) and Jongmyo Shrine from September 24th to 27th, though Changdeokgung's Secret Garden is excluded. Namsangol Hanok Village will host the 'Namsan Moonlight Garden' festival from September 25th to 27th, offering traditional music performances, tightrope walking, and various cultural experiences. Additionally, events like the Suwon Hwaseong Media Art, Jeonju Hanok Village traditional performance parades, and Gyeongju Daereungwon National Heritage Media Art are scheduled nationwide.
Bloggers recommend free outings, theme parks, traditional cultural experiences, and festival-type trips that families can enjoy without financial burden during this Chuseok holiday. They also advise traveling during off-peak hours, such as early mornings or late evenings, to avoid traffic congestion, especially since national highway tolls will be waived from September 24th to 27th.
