🇰🇷 Long Weekends in South Korea 2024
25
Opportunities
19
Public Holidays
12
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
61
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2024, South Korea has 5 free long weekends and 20 bridge opportunities. Best deal: 5 days off around The day preceding Chuseok — completely free!
Bridge Day Opportunities
The day preceding Chuseok
5 days off — no PTO needed
The day preceding Chuseok
Take 2 PTO → Get 9 days off
The day preceding Korean New Year
4 days off — no PTO needed
Memorial Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Liberation Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
New Year's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Independence Movement Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Children's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
The day preceding Korean New Year
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
National Assembly Election Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
National Assembly Election Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Buddha's Birthday
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Buddha's Birthday
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Christmas Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Christmas Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Armed Forces Day
Take 5 PTO → Get 12 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Independence Movement Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
National Assembly Election 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
Memorial Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Liberation Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Armed Forces 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 — 18 days off with no PTO needed!
18 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Memorial Day (Jun 06–09) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around The day preceding Chuseok (Sep 14–22) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 5 days off around Armed Forces Day (Sep 28–Oct 09) for a 12-day vacation.
Take 5 PTO days → Get 12 days off