🇰🇷 Bridge Days 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 (18)
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in South Korea in 2028?
There are 18 bridge day opportunities in South Korea in 2028, built around 16 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in South Korea in 2028?
The best bridge day opportunity in South Korea in 2028 is around The day preceding Chuseok. 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 2028?
South Korea has 16 public holidays in 2028. These create 18 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for South Korea in 2028?
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).
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).