🇰🇷 Long Weekends 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
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