🇰🇷 Long Weekends in South Korea 2028
18
Opportunities
16
Public Holidays
16
Max Days Off
10:1
Best Efficiency
43
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2028, South Korea has 2 free long weekends and 16 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around The day preceding Chuseok for 10 consecutive days off (efficiency: 10:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
The day preceding Chuseok
Take 1 PTO → Get 10 days off
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
Memorial Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Liberation Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
The day preceding Chuseok
Take 5 PTO → Get 16 days off
Buddha's Birthday
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Buddha's Birthday
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Independence Movement Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Independence Movement Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
National Assembly Election Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
National Assembly Election Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Independence Movement Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
National Assembly Election Day
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
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 2 natural long weekends — 8 days off with no PTO needed!
8 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around The day preceding Chuseok (Sep 30–Oct 09) and get 10 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 10 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around The day preceding Korean New Year (Jan 22–30) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 5 days off around The day preceding Chuseok (Sep 30–Oct 15) for a 16-day vacation.
Take 5 PTO days → Get 16 days off