All long weekends in South Korea
Aug 15 – 17, 2026

Liberation Day weekend 2026

Peak summer at home means peak prices. Flying out is often the better deal.

Gwangbokjeol, "the day the light returned", marks the end of Japanese colonial rule in 1945 and is observed with ceremonies and flag displays nationwide. Because 15 August is a Saturday, the Monday becomes a substitute holiday.

  • Liberation Day (Sat 15 Aug), substitute holiday Mon 17 Aug
Flying from
Incheon (ICN)
Comfortable range
Up to about 4 hours in the air

Where to go

Good ideas for 3 days off

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Stay in South Korea 4 ideas

Jeju Island
~1h

The default Korean escape - an hour in the air.

Couple stays →
Busan & Gyeongju
~2.5h

Beaches and old capitals, KTX all the way.

Couple stays →
Gangneung & Sokcho
~2h

East coast beaches and Seoraksan trails.

Couple stays →
Pyeongchang & Gangwon
~2h

Ski country once December lands.

Couple stays →

Head abroad 6 ideas

Fukuoka
~1.3h

Closer than Jeju by air. Ramen and onsen.

Couple stays →
Osaka & Kyoto
~1.8h

Under two hours; ideal for a three-day break.

Couple stays →
Tokyo
~2.3h

Short enough to justify on any long weekend.

Couple stays →
Taipei
~2.5h

Hot springs, night markets, great value.

Couple stays →
Hong Kong
~3.5h

Comfortable on a four-day break.

Couple stays →
Cebu & Manila
~4h

Beaches within four hours.

Couple stays →

Before you book

Worth knowing about this break

  • Domestic resorts are at their annual most expensive this weekend
  • KTX seats to Busan and the east coast disappear weeks ahead
  • Southeast Asia is in low season - the value is markedly better

Flights out of Incheon (ICN)

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