Season Guide
Best Time to Visit Seoul
Best Period
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Tip
Cerisiers au printemps, feuillage d'automne
Upcoming Events in Seoul
Gwangbokjeol (Liberation Day)
August 15, 2026
National holiday commemorating Korea's liberation from colonial rule — ceremonies and free museum entry
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
September 26 – September 28, 2026
Korean Thanksgiving — many locals travel home, city becomes quieter
Seoul Lantern Festival
November 6 – November 22, 2026
Cheonggyecheon Stream lights up with thousands of colorful lanterns
Christmas
December 25, 2026
One of the few East Asian countries where Christmas is a public holiday — festive light displays citywide





