Lotus Lantern Festival
South Korea· Festival · Seoul
FestivalTravel impact: Medium
- Date
- Sat, 16 May 2026 to Sun, 17 May 2026
- Duration
- 2 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- 연등회
- Region
- Seoul
- Festival
- Seoul
Background
Lotus lantern parades around Buddha’s Birthday—most famous near Jogyesa in Seoul—linked to Korea’s cherished lantern tradition.
Impact on travellers
Not an extra long break (Buddha’s Birthday is often already a public holiday). Crowds along temple routes—great photos; use the subway.
Extra notes
Aligned with Buddha’s Birthday; parade day follows the year’s organisers.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Government calendars and 2026 Labor Day / Constitution Day restorations; substitute days for weekend holidays; festivals curated.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.