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추석연휴
chuseok yeonhyu
Chuseok holiday period
올해 추석연휴는 9월 17일부터 19일까지입니다.
This year's Chuseok holiday period is from September 17th to 19th.
formal
A consecutive period of days off around the Korean harvest festival Chuseok, typically including weekends.
추석연휴에는 고향을 방문하는 사람들이 많습니다.
Many people visit their hometowns during the Chuseok holiday period.
올해 추석연휴는 4일입니다.
This year's Chuseok holiday period is four days long.
The exact length varies by year depending on how the holiday dates fall on the calendar.
Pro Tip
Booking travel during 추석연휴
Reserve transportation (trains, buses, flights) and accommodations well in advance, as demand spikes significantly during this period.
Word Origin
Combination of '추석' (Chuseok, Korean harvest festival) + '연휴' (consecutive holidays). '연휴' derives from '연속' (consecutive) + '휴일' (holiday).
Usage Notes
Often used in travel, transportation, and business contexts to refer to the extended break. Traffic congestion and travel fares typically surge during this period.
Word Breakdown
추석
Korean harvest festival (Chuseok)
root연휴
consecutive holidays
root한영사전