Asia

South Korea makes October 2nd a Temporary Public Holiday

President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, has designated Monday October 2nd 2023 as a temporary holiday to extend the upcoming Chuseok holiday to a six-day break.

“October 2nd will be designated as a temporary public holiday,” Yoon said in a meeting on the economy and people’s livelihood at the presidential office, calling to boost domestic tourism and lower prices ahead of Chuseok.

This year’s three-day Chuseok holiday lasts from Thursday September 28th, to Saturday September 30th. October 2nd is a Monday, followed by the National Foundation Day on Tuesday October 3rd.

By designating October 2nd as a temporary holiday, people will be able to enjoy an uninterrupted six-day break from September 28th to October 3rd.

In the run-up to the decision, the People Power Party (PPP) asked the government to make Oct. 2 a temporary holiday to help stimulate the domestic economy.

Toby

Recent News

Botswana Declares a Public Holiday for Athletics Gold

Botswana has declared a public holiday to celebrate its team's gold medal in the men's…

3 weeks ago

Philippines releases 2026 Holiday List

The Philippines has released the official list of regular holidays and special non-working days for…

1 month ago

Fiji confirms dates of 2026 Public Holidays

The Fijian Cabinet has endorsed a total of 11 public holidays for 2026. The holidays…

1 month ago

Indian Bank Holidays in September 2025

In addition to public holidays, there are also bank holidays when banks remain closed. As…

1 month ago

Indian Bank Holidays in August 2025

In August, banks will remain closed on the dates listed below. These holidays are in…

2 months ago

Malaysia declares Bridge Holiday for Malaysia Day

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Monday, September 15th 2025, will…

3 months ago