🇰🇷 Long Weekends in South Korea 2029
22
Opportunities
18
Public Holidays
11
Max Days Off
Free!
Best Efficiency
52
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2029, South Korea has 5 free long weekends and 17 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
Independence Movement Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
The day preceding Chuseok
4 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
New Year's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Children's Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Buddha's Birthday
3 days off — no PTO needed
The day preceding Chuseok
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
Memorial Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Memorial Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Liberation Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
Liberation Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
National Foundation Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 7 days off
National Foundation Day
Take 5 PTO → Get 11 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
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 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 Independence Movement Day (Mar 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 10–18) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 5 days off around National Foundation Day (Sep 29–Oct 09) for a 11-day vacation.
Take 5 PTO days → Get 11 days off