🇰🇷 Bridge Days 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 (25)
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in South Korea in 2024?
There are 25 bridge day opportunities in South Korea in 2024, built around 19 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in South Korea in 2024?
The best bridge day opportunity in South Korea in 2024 is around The day preceding Chuseok. By taking 0 day(s) of leave, you get 5 consecutive days off (efficiency score: Free!).
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2024?
South Korea has 19 public holidays in 2024. These create 25 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for South Korea in 2024?
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!
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day (Brückentag in German, pont in French) is a working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking that single day as annual leave, you effectively double or triple your time off. For example, if a public holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How is the efficiency score calculated?
The efficiency score is the ratio of total consecutive days off to leave days spent. A score of 4:1 means you get 4 days off for every 1 day of leave used. Higher scores represent better value. A score of ∞:1 means you get days off without using any leave at all (natural long weekends).