Korean Dictionary
How to say "Holiday Vacation" in Korean
“Holiday Vacation” in Korean is 명절 연휴 (pronounced "myeongjeol yeonhyu").
명절 연휴
myeongjeol yeonhyu
Usage & Context
명절 연휴 refers to the extended holiday break surrounding major Korean holidays. 설날 and 추석 명절 연휴 typically include three to five days off when businesses close and millions of Koreans travel home. The 명절 연휴 period can create severe shortages of transportation tickets requiring advance booking weeks ahead.
Example Sentence
추석 명절 연휴에 제주도로 여행을 갔어요.
I traveled to Jeju Island during the Chuseok holiday vacation.
How to use 명절 연휴 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Holiday Vacation” is 명절 연휴, romanized as myeongjeol yeonhyu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"Myeong" sounds like "myung" (as in "young" with an 'm' at the start). "Jeol" is like "jull" (as in "jolly" without the 'y'). "Yeon" is like "yun" (as in "fun" with a 'y'). "Hyu" is like "hyoo" (as in "hue"). The stress is on "myeong" and "yeon".
More Example Sentences
Discussing the length of an upcoming holiday.
이번 설 명절 연휴는 5일이나 돼요.
This Seollal holiday break is as long as 5 days.
Complaining about holiday traffic.
명절 연휴에는 고속도로가 항상 막혀요.
The highways are always jammed during the holiday vacation.
Explaining holiday plans.
명절 연휴 동안 가족들과 시간을 보낼 거예요.
I'm going to spend time with my family during the holiday break.
Cultural Context
명절 연휴 refers to the extended breaks around major Korean holidays like Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving). These periods are characterized by massive internal migration as people travel to their hometowns for family gatherings. It's a time for ancestral rites, traditional games, and sharing special holiday foods. Transportation tickets sell out quickly, and highways become extremely congested, making travel a significant part of the holiday experience.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
명절 연휴 계획
holiday break plans
명절 연휴 잘 보내세요
Have a good holiday break!
긴 명절 연휴
long holiday break
Related Expressions
공휴일
gonghyuil
public holiday (general term)
대체 공휴일
daeche gonghyuil
substitute public holiday (for holidays falling on weekends)
연휴
yeonhyu
long weekend/consecutive holidays (general term)
휴가
hyuga
vacation/leave (personal time off)
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