Korean Dictionary

How to say “Substitute Holiday” in Korean

대체 공휴일

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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.

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