Sarang-K

  If you’ve been following your favorite Korean celebrities lately, you’ve probably noticed one word appearing everywhere: Chuseok . From sweet holiday greetings and hanbok photos to idols sending messages to fans and actors wishing everyone a peaceful break, Chuseok seems to take over Korea every year. But what exactly makes this holiday so special? For Koreans, Chuseok is much more than just a few days off. It is one of the country’s biggest and most important traditional holidays, alongside Seollal, the Lunar New Year. In 2026, Chuseok falls on September 25 , with the holiday period running around September 24–26. So, what is Chuseok? Often compared to Thanksgiving, Chuseok is traditionally a celebration of the autumn harvest —a time to give thanks for the year's abundance and remember family and ancestors. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar , when the harvest moon lights up the sky. The holiday is also known as Hangawi , a name associate...