Korean Holidays Explained
Jeongwol Daeboreum
In 2026: Tue, March 3Not a public holiday
Follows the lunar calendar, so the solar date changes every year.
Where it comes from
The first full moon of the lunar year, celebrated with wishes for health and a good harvest. It isn't a public holiday.
What people do
People crack nuts with their teeth (bureom) to keep their teeth strong and skin healthy, and watch the moonrise to make a wish.
What people eat
Ogokbap (five-grain rice), dried vegetable dishes, and nuts like walnuts and peanuts.
What to say
내 더위 사 가라!nae deowi sa gara!Buy my summer heat! (a morning game: call a friend's name, and if they answer, say this to pass your summer heat to them)