Korean Dictionary
How to say "Substitute Holiday" in Korean
“Substitute Holiday” in Korean is 대체 공휴일 (pronounced "daechе gonghyuil").
대체 공휴일
daechе gonghyuil
Usage & Context
대체 공휴일 is a Korean policy that gives workers a day off when a public holiday falls on a weekend. Korea expanded its 대체 공휴일 policy in recent years to ensure workers do not lose their holiday entitlement. The announcement of 대체 공휴일 often triggers celebrations and travel booking surges.
Example Sentence
추석이 일요일이라 월요일이 대체 공휴일이에요.
Because Chuseok falls on Sunday Monday is a substitute holiday.
How to use 대체 공휴일 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Substitute Holiday” is 대체 공휴일, romanized as daechе gonghyuil.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'Dae' sounds like 'day'. 'Che' is like 'chay' in 'chai tea' but without the 'i'. 'Gong' sounds like the English word 'gong'. 'Hyu' is like 'hew' in 'hew a log'. 'Il' sounds like 'eel'. The phrase flows naturally.
More Example Sentences
Explaining why a specific day became a substitute holiday.
설날이 일요일이라서 월요일이 대체 공휴일로 지정되었어요.
Because Seollal (Lunar New Year) fell on Sunday, Monday was designated as a substitute holiday.
Expressing gratitude for an extended holiday period.
대체 공휴일 덕분에 이번 연휴가 더 길어졌어요.
Thanks to the substitute holiday, this long weekend became even longer.
Reporting on a government policy change regarding holidays.
정부가 대체 공휴일 적용을 확대하기로 했어요.
The government decided to expand the application of substitute holidays.
Cultural Context
대체 공휴일 (daeche gonghyuil) is a highly popular policy in South Korea. It ensures that when a major public holiday (like Seollal, Chuseok, or certain 국경일) falls on a weekend, an additional weekday (usually the following Monday) is declared a holiday. This prevents workers from 'losing' a holiday and often creates desirable long weekends, boosting domestic tourism and family gatherings. The announcement of a new 대체 공휴일 often sparks excitement and travel planning.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
대체 공휴일 지정
designation as a substitute holiday
대체 공휴일 적용
application of substitute holiday
대체 공휴일 덕분에
thanks to the substitute holiday
Related Expressions
공휴일
gonghyuil
public holiday
주말
jumal
weekend
연휴
yeonhyu
long weekend, extended holiday
휴일
hyuil
day off, holiday
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