Korean Dictionary
How to say "Religious holiday" in Korean
“Religious holiday” in Korean is 종교 휴일 (pronounced "Jonggyo hyuil").
종교 휴일
Jonggyo hyuil
Usage & Context
Religious holidays are days set aside to celebrate important religious events. Korea observes several religious holidays throughout the year.
Example Sentence
종교 휴일을 축하합니다.
We celebrate religious holidays.
How to use 종교 휴일 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Religious holiday” is 종교 휴일, romanized as Jonggyo hyuil.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
종 (Jong) sounds like 'jong' in 'long'. 교 (gyo) sounds like 'gyo' in 'gyoza'. 휴 (hyu) sounds like 'hyoo' in 'huge'. 일 (il) sounds like 'eel' in 'feel'. Pronounce as 'Jong-gyo hyoo-eel' with relatively even stress.
More Example Sentences
A general statement about holidays in Korea.
한국에는 여러 종교 휴일이 있어요.
There are several religious holidays in Korea.
Giving an example of a well-known religious holiday.
크리스마스는 대표적인 종교 휴일 중 하나입니다.
Christmas is one of the representative religious holidays.
Planning activities for an upcoming religious holiday.
이번 종교 휴일에는 가족들과 함께 성당에 갈 거예요.
I'm going to church with my family this religious holiday.
Cultural Context
Korea officially designates a few religious holidays as public holidays, most notably Christmas (크리스마스) and Buddha's Birthday (부처님 오신 날, Bucheonim Osin Nal). While these days have religious origins, they are often celebrated by people of all backgrounds, sometimes with secular activities like family gatherings or outings. Traditional holidays like Chuseok and Seollal also have strong ancestral rites, which can be seen as having religious aspects, though they are not typically categorized as '종교 휴일' in the same way.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
종교 휴일을 보내다
To spend a religious holiday
종교 휴일이 겹치다
Religious holidays overlap
종교 휴일은 쉬는 날이다
Religious holidays are days off
Related Expressions
공휴일
gonghyuil
Public holiday
국경일
gukgyeongil
National holiday
명절
myeongjeol
Traditional holiday
대체 공휴일
daeche gonghyuil
Substitute public holiday
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