South Korea Long Weekends 2027

15 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (9)

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

New Year's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Jan 1 - Jan 3

New Year's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

The second day of Korean New Year

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 8, 2027
Weekend Period: Feb 6 - Feb 8

The second day of Korean New Year falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Independence Movement Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, March 1, 2027
Weekend Period: Feb 27 - Mar 1

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

Alternative holiday for Labor Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, May 3, 2027
Weekend Period: May 1 - May 3

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

Alternative holiday for Constitution Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 19, 2027
Weekend Period: Jul 17 - Jul 19

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

Alternative holiday for Liberation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, August 16, 2027
Weekend Period: Aug 14 - Aug 16

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

Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, October 4, 2027
Weekend Period: Oct 2 - Oct 4

Alternative holiday for National Foundation Day falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Alternative holiday for Hangul Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, October 11, 2027
Weekend Period: Oct 9 - Oct 11

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

Alternative holiday for Christmas Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, December 27, 2027
Weekend Period: Dec 25 - Dec 27

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

Bridge Day Opportunities (6)

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

Alternative holiday for Korean New Year

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 8
Total Break: Feb 6 - Feb 9

Take Monday off to bridge Alternative holiday for Korean New Year for a 4-day weekend

Children's Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 3, Tuesday, May 4
Total Break: May 1 - May 5

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

Buddha's Birthday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 13, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 14
Total Break: May 13 - May 16

Take Friday off to bridge Buddha's Birthday for a 4-day weekend

The day preceding Chuseok

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 13
Total Break: Sep 11 - Sep 14

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

Chuseok

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2027
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 13, Tuesday, Sep 14
Total Break: Sep 11 - Sep 15

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

The second day of Chuseok

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, September 16, 2027
Days to Take Off: Friday, Sep 17
Total Break: Sep 16 - Sep 19

Take Friday off to bridge The second day of Chuseok 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.