All long weekends in South Korea
Oct 9 – 11, 2026

Hangeul Day weekend 2026

Second long weekend in one week. Perfect for a short hop to Japan.

Hangeul Day celebrates King Sejong's promulgation of the Korean alphabet in 1443, a genuine source of national pride marked with exhibitions and cultural events. It falls on a Friday this year.

  • Hangeul Day (Fri 9 Oct)
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.

Busan & Gyeongju
~2.5h

Beaches and old capitals, KTX all the way.

Gangneung & Sokcho
~2h

East coast beaches and Seoraksan trails.

Pyeongchang & Gangwon
~2h

Ski country once December lands.

Head abroad 6 ideas

Fukuoka
~1.3h

Closer than Jeju by air. Ramen and onsen.

Osaka & Kyoto
~1.8h

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

Tokyo
~2.3h

Short enough to justify on any long weekend.

Taipei
~2.5h

Hot springs, night markets, great value.

Hong Kong
~3.5h

Comfortable on a four-day break.

Cebu & Manila
~4h

Beaches within four hours.

Before you book

Worth knowing about this break

  • Domestic prices stay elevated from the week before
  • Fukuoka, Osaka and Taipei all work comfortably in three days
  • Foliage peaks at home if you would rather stay
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