How to say public holiday in Korean
Korean: 공휴일[ gong-hyu-il ]
Meaning
A public holiday is a day when many people do not work or go to school because it is a special day in the country. In Korean, this is called 공휴일. People often stay home, travel, or spend time with family on a public holiday. You can use this word when talking about schedules, stores, school, or travel plans.
Example sentences
오늘은 공휴일이라서 회사가 쉬어요.
Today is a public holiday, so the company is closed.
공휴일에는 가족하고 집에서 영화 봐요.
On public holidays, I watch movies with my family at home.
공휴일이라서 이곳이 더 북적이고 있어요.
It's more crowded here because it's a public holiday.
내일 공휴일이라서 쉬는 날이에요.
Tomorrow is a public holiday, so it's a day off.
