What English name is commonly used for South Korea’s Chuseok holiday?

Chuseok is commonly described in English as Korean Thanksgiving.

The comparison reflects Chuseok’s role as a major autumn family holiday centered on gratitude, ancestral remembrance, seasonal food, and the harvest. Families traditionally gather, honor ancestors, visit graves, and share foods made from newly harvested ingredients.

The label is an English analogy, not Chuseok’s literal Korean name. Chuseok is also widely known by Korean names such as Hangawi, but “Korean Thanksgiving” is the phrase most often used to help international readers understand its cultural importance.

Chuseok is distinct from American and Canadian Thanksgiving. Its date follows the traditional lunisolar calendar, so its Gregorian date changes each year, and its customs developed within Korean history and agricultural traditions.