When to use public holiday in Korean

When to use it

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

1. 오늘은 공휴일이라서 집에서 쉬어요.

   Today is a public holiday, so I am resting at home.

2. 공휴일에는 학교에 안 가요.

   We do not go to school on public holidays.

3. 공휴일이라 공원이 사람이 많아요.

   Because it is a public holiday, the park is crowded.

4. A: 내일 공휴일이에요? B: 네, 그래서 회사가 쉬어요.

   A: Is tomorrow a public holiday? B: Yes, so the company is closed.

5. 공휴일에는 이 가게가 늦게 열어요.

   This store opens late on public holidays.

6. 공휴일에 가족하고 바다에 가요.

   I go to the sea with my family on a public holiday.