South Korea Long Weekends 2025

17 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (7)

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

Temporary Public Holiday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 27, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 25 - Jan 27

Temporary Public Holiday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Alternative holiday for Independence Movement Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
Weekend Period: Mar 1 - Mar 3

Alternative holiday for Independence Movement Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Buddha's Birthday; Children's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 5, 2025
Weekend Period: May 3 - May 5

Buddha's Birthday; Children's Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Memorial Day

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

Memorial Day 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

National Foundation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Weekend Period: Oct 3 - Oct 5

National Foundation Day falls on Friday, 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

Bridge Day Opportunities (10)

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

The day preceding Korean New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jan 27
Total Break: Jan 25 - Jan 28

Take Monday off to bridge The day preceding Korean New Year for a 4-day weekend

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

The second day of Korean New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 31
Total Break: Jan 30 - Feb 2

Take Friday off to bridge The second day of Korean New Year for a 4-day weekend

Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday; Alternative holiday for Children's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 5
Total Break: May 3 - May 6

Take Monday off to bridge Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday; Alternative holiday for Children's Day for a 4-day weekend

Presidential Election Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 2
Total Break: May 31 - Jun 3

Take Monday off to bridge Presidential Election Day for a 4-day weekend

The second day of Chuseok

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Oct 6
Total Break: Oct 4 - Oct 7

Take Monday off to bridge The second day of Chuseok for a 4-day weekend

Alternative holiday for Chuseok

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Oct 6, Tuesday, Oct 7
Total Break: Oct 4 - Oct 8

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Alternative holiday for Chuseok

Hangul Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Oct 10
Total Break: Oct 9 - Oct 12

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

Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 26
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas Day 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.