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Chuseok
Korea's major harvest festival, honouring ancestors and family reunion.
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Festival Overview
What is Chuseok?
Korea's major harvest festival, honouring ancestors and family reunion.
ReligionSecular & National
CategoryHarvest
Celebrated inSouth Korea
Duration3 days
ReachSouth Korea
History, Origin & Significance
The Story Behind Chuseok
Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, is a major Korean mid-autumn harvest festival which occurs on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunisolar calendar, on the full moon. In South Korea, the festival lasts for three days, including the days before and after the full moon. In North Korea, Chuseok is a single-day celebration on the full moon only.
Source: Wikipedia — Chuseok
At a Glance
Celebration & Rituals
3 days of celebration
Observances stretch across 3 days of rituals and gatherings.
Ancestral rites (Charye)
The most recognisable custom of Chuseok.
South Korea
Communities across 1 country take part.
Songpyeon rice cakes
A signature dish closely associated with the celebration.
Flavours of the Celebration
Food & Culture
No Chuseok celebration is complete without its signature dishes, shared with family and community throughout the festivities.
Songpyeon rice cakesJapchaeJeon pancakes
Customs & Practices
Traditions
The customs practised during Chuseok vary by region, but these are the most widely recognised.
Ancestral rites (Charye)Grave visitsWearing hanbokGanggangsullae dance
Duration
Chuseok Timeline
Day 1 — Opening · Sep 24, 2026
Ancestral rites (Charye)
Day 2
Grave visits
Day 3 — Closing
Wearing hanbok
Where It's Celebrated
Location & Country Details
Celebrated In
🇰🇷 South Korea
Primarily celebrated in South Korea. Detailed country facts (capital, currency, languages) need a REST Countries API key configured — see .env.example.
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Travel Information
Best time to plan around
Typically celebrated in October.
Where to go
South Korea
- Rural and regional areas often host the most authentic celebrations.
- Seasonal produce and street food are usually at their best.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Chuseok falls on Sep 24, 2026, based on the official public holiday calendar.
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