🇰🇷 Bridge Days in South Korea 2025
19
Opportunities
19
Public Holidays
16
Max Days Off
10:1
Best Efficiency
40
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2025, South Korea has 5 free long weekends and 14 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around National Foundation Day for 10 consecutive days off (efficiency: 10:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities (19)
National Foundation Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 10 days off
Temporary Public Holiday
Take 1 PTO → Get 9 days off
National Foundation Day
7 days off — no PTO needed
Temporary Public Holiday
6 days off — no PTO needed
Buddha's Birthday; Children's Day
4 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
National Foundation Day
Take 5 PTO → Get 16 days off
National Foundation Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 13 days off
Buddha's Birthday; Children's Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Presidential Election Day
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Presidential Election Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Independence Movement Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Liberation Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 5 days off
New Year'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
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 — 23 days off with no PTO needed!
23 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around National Foundation Day (Oct 03–12) and get 10 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 10 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Buddha's Birthday; Children's Day (May 03–11) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 5 days off around National Foundation Day (Sep 27–Oct 12) for a 16-day vacation.
Take 5 PTO days → Get 16 days off
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in South Korea in 2025?
There are 19 bridge day opportunities in South Korea in 2025, built around 19 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in South Korea in 2025?
The best bridge day opportunity in South Korea in 2025 is around National Foundation Day. By taking 1 day(s) of leave, you get 10 consecutive days off (efficiency score: 10:1).
How many public holidays does South Korea have in 2025?
South Korea has 19 public holidays in 2025. These create 19 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for South Korea in 2025?
In 2025, South Korea has 5 free long weekends and 14 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around National Foundation Day for 10 consecutive days off (efficiency: 10:1).
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).