North Korea Long Weekends 2025

16 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (8)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Day of the Shining Star

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
Weekend Period: Feb 15 - Feb 17

Day of the Shining Star falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Cheongmyeong Festival

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 4 - Apr 6

Cheongmyeong Festival falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Founding Day of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 25 - Apr 27

Founding Day of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Foundation Day of the Korean Children's Union

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Weekend Period: Jun 6 - Jun 8

Foundation Day of the Korean Children's Union falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Liberation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 15 - Aug 17

Liberation Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Day of Songun

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 23 - Aug 25

Day of Songun falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Chuseok

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 4 - Oct 6

Chuseok falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Foundation Day of the Workers' Party of Korea

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 10 - Oct 12

Foundation Day of the Workers' Party of Korea falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (8)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

New Year's Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 30, Tuesday, Dec 31
Total Break: Dec 28 - Jan 1

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with New Year's Day

Korean New Year

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 27, Tuesday, Jan 28
Total Break: Jan 25 - Jan 29

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Korean New Year

Daeboreum

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 10, Tuesday, Feb 11
Total Break: Feb 8 - Feb 12

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Daeboreum

Day of the Sun

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 14
Total Break: Apr 12 - Apr 15

Take Monday off to bridge Day of the Sun for a 4-day weekend

Day of the Sun

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 14, Tuesday, Apr 15
Total Break: Apr 12 - Apr 16

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Day of the Sun

International Workers' Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 2
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

Take Friday off to bridge International Workers' Day for a 4-day weekend

Youth Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Aug 29
Total Break: Aug 28 - Aug 31

Take Friday off to bridge Youth Day for a 4-day weekend

Founding Day of the DPRK

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 8
Total Break: Sep 6 - Sep 9

Take Monday off to bridge Founding Day of the DPRK for a 4-day weekend

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.