🇰🇷 Bridge Days in South Korea 2026
16
Opportunities
20
Public Holidays
9
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
34
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, South Korea has 5 free long weekends and 11 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 5 days off around The day preceding Korean New Year — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities (16)
The day preceding Korean New Year
5 days off — no PTO needed
The day preceding Korean New Year
Take 2 PTO → Get 9 days off
New Year's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Children's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Independence Movement Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Buddha's Birthday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Liberation Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Local Election Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Independence Movement Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Children's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Buddha's Birthday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Local Election Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Liberation Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 5 natural long weekends — 17 days off with no PTO needed!
17 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around The day preceding Korean New Year (Feb 14–22) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around New Year's Day (Dec 27–Jan 04) for a 9-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 9 days off
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in South Korea in 2026?
There are 16 bridge day opportunities in South Korea in 2026, built around 20 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in South Korea in 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity in South Korea in 2026 is around The day preceding Korean New Year. By taking 0 day(s) of leave, you get 5 consecutive days off (efficiency score: Free!).
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2026?
South Korea has 20 public holidays in 2026. These create 16 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for South Korea in 2026?
In 2026, South Korea has 5 free long weekends and 11 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 5 days off around The day preceding Korean New Year — completely free!
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day (Brückentag in German, pont in French) is a working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking that single day as annual leave, you effectively double or triple your time off. For example, if a public holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How is the efficiency score calculated?
The efficiency score is the ratio of total consecutive days off to leave days spent. A score of 4:1 means you get 4 days off for every 1 day of leave used. Higher scores represent better value. A score of ∞:1 means you get days off without using any leave at all (natural long weekends).