🇰🇷 Long Weekends in South Korea 2027
19
Opportunities
20
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
6:1
Best Efficiency
39
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2027, South Korea has 6 free long weekends and 13 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around The day preceding Chuseok for 6 consecutive days off (efficiency: 6:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
The day preceding Chuseok
Take 1 PTO → Get 6 days off
The day preceding Chuseok
Take 2 PTO → Get 9 days off
The day preceding Korean New Year
4 days off — no PTO needed
Buddha's Birthday
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
The day preceding Korean New Year
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
New Year's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Independence Movement Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Liberation Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
The day preceding Chuseok
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
National Foundation Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
Children's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Children's 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
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 6 natural long weekends — 19 days off with no PTO needed!
19 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around The day preceding Chuseok (Sep 11–16) and get 6 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 6 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around The day preceding Chuseok (Sep 11–19) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around National Foundation Day (Oct 02–11) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off