Maritime Holidays
South Korea Port Holidays & Shipping Closures
Holidays that affect shipping in South Korea: Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), Seollal (Korean New Year). Port and customs closures, and planning advice.
- Country
- South Korea
- Holidays listed
- 2
These holidays can affect port, customs, and trucking operations in South Korea. Plan bookings and cargo cut-offs around them, and confirm exact dates with your carrier or local agent.
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
Major Korean harvest festival. One of biggest holidays. Impact: high; ports closed, customs closed, trucking limited. Ship 2 weeks before. Expect delays 1 week after.
- Official 3-day holiday often extended with weekends
- Ports closed or severely reduced
- Heavy travel impacts trucking
- Factories typically close entire week
Seollal (Korean New Year)
Korean Lunar New Year celebration. Impact: high; ports closed, customs closed, trucking limited. Same timing as Chinese New Year. Plan accordingly.
- 3-day official holiday
- Often extended with weekends
- Similar impact to Chuseok
- Heavy domestic travel
More in this directory
Frequently asked questions
Which holidays affect shipping in South Korea?
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), Seollal (Korean New Year)
Do ports close in South Korea during holidays?
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving): ports closed; Seollal (Korean New Year): ports closed