Why You Should Take a Day Off on October 10, 2025 | South Korea’s 10-Day Golden Holiday

“Mark your calendar now—October 10, 2025, is the day you must take a day off!” 😍

South Korea’s 10-Day Golden Holiday (2025년 10월 황금연휴)

This October brings a once-in-years opportunity for South Korean office workers and travelers: a rare 10-day holiday stretch that hasn’t occurred since 2017—and won’t come again until 2028.

Here’s how the 10-day golden holiday unfolds:

October 3 (Friday): National Foundation Day – Public holiday
October 4–5 (Saturday–Sunday): Weekend
October 6–8 (Monday–Wednesday): Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
October 8 (Wednesday): Substitute holiday for Chuseok
October 9 (Thursday): Hangeul Day – Celebrates the creation of the Korean alphabet
October 10 (Friday): Take one vacation day off! 💡
October 11–12 (Saturday–Sunday): Weekend again!

A full 10-day holiday from October 3 to October 12, 2025.

This is the longest uninterrupted holiday in South Korea during October since 2017. The stars have truly aligned this year with major national holidays and weekends falling in perfect sequence.

According to the calendar, a similar 10-day golden break won’t happen again until October 2028 — three years from now.

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South Korea's Golden Holiday in 2028 October (2028년 10월 황금연휴)

So whether you're a full-time employee, a student, or a travel lover, 2025 is the year to plan big.

Looking for ideas on how to spend this rare break?

Travel domestically: Explore Jeju Island, Gyeongju, or fall foliage in Seoraksan National Park
Go abroad: Visit Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, or Europe without using too many vacation days
Recharge at home: Spend quality time with family, enjoy Chuseok traditions, or go on a wellness retreat
Seasonal highlights: October is the peak season for autumn leaves, traditional markets, and local festivals

If you’re employed in South Korea or planning to travel here, request October 10 as annual leave ASAP. Flight and hotel bookings will fill up fast once people realize the golden opportunity.

hether you’re looking for a relaxing staycation or an unforgettable getaway, October 2025 is your moment.

Learn Korean Through This News

Korean Text:
“황금연휴는 2025년 10월 추석 연휴 "최장 '10일'

10월 3일 (금): 개천절,
10월 5일~7일 (토,일,월): 추석연휴
10월 8일 (수): 추석대체공휴일
10월 9일 (목): 한글날
10월 10일 (금): 임시공휴일로 지정되거나 개인이 연차
10월 11~12일 (토, 일): 주말

10월 10일이 임시공휴일로 지정되거나, 개인이 연차를 쓸 경우 최대 열흘간의 휴일도 가능할 수도 있다.”

Vocabulary:

황금연휴 (hwang-geum yeon-hyu) – golden holiday / long holiday
최장 (choejang) – longest
개천절 (gae-cheon-jeol) – National Foundation Day (October 3)
추석연휴 (chu-seok yeon-hyu) – Chuseok holidays
대체공휴일 (dae-che gong-hyu-il) – substitute holiday
한글날 (han-geul-nal) – Hangul Day (October 9)
임시공휴일 (im-si gong-hyu-il) – temporary holiday
연차(휴가) (yeon-cha hyu-ga) – annual leave
지정되다 (ji-jeong-dwe-da) – to be designated
최대 (choe-dae) – maximum
휴일 (hyu-il) – holiday

Grammar Notes:

~거나 – or: 지정되거나 연차를 쓸 경우 = if it’s designated or if one uses annual leave
~을 경우 – in case of / if: 개인이 연차를 쓸 경우 = if an individual uses leave
~도 가능하다 – also possible: 열흘간의 휴일도 가능할 수도 있다 = even a 10-day holiday might be possible

Translation:

"The golden holiday in October 2025 could last up to 10 days.

Oct 3 (Fri): National Foundation Day
Oct 5–7 (Sat–Mon): Chuseok holidays
Oct 8 (Wed): Substitute holiday for Chuseok
Oct 9 (Thu): Hangul Day
Oct 10 (Fri): A temporary holiday or one annual leave
Oct 11–12 (Sat, Sun): Weekend

If October 10 is designated as a temporary holiday or if one takes annual leave, a maximum of 10 days off may be possible."

References: hankyung news, joongang news, 서울경제

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