Holiday planning
Long Weekends in South Korea 2027
South Korea has 6 long weekends in 2027. The longest natural break is 3 days around Chuseok (Tue 14 Sept – Thu 16 Sept). Take Monday off and turn the Chuseok break into a 6-day run.
6
Long weekends
6
Longest break (days)
6
Bridge day opportunities
Official reference: Korean Law Information Center — Public holidays regulation · How we verify this data
All long weekends in South Korea 2027
Sorted by calendar date. "Days off" = the natural break without any annual leave. "Bridge days" = working days to take as paid leave to extend the break.
| Date range | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | New Year's Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 31 Dec) | 4d |
| Fri 5 Feb – Tue 9 Feb | Lunar New Year | 4 | Friday(Fri 5 Feb) | 5d |
| Fri 26 Feb – Mon 1 Mar | Independence Movement Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 26 Feb) | 4d |
| Sat 1 May – Wed 5 May | Children's Day | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 3 May, Tue 4 May) | 5d |
| Thu 13 May – Sun 16 May | Buddha's Birthday | 1 | Friday(Fri 14 May) | 4d |
| Sat 11 Sept – Thu 16 Sept | Chuseok | 3 | Monday(Mon 13 Sept) | 6d |
Best long weekends in South Korea 2027
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
September
Chuseok
Sat 11 Sept – Thu 16 Sept
6
days
February
Lunar New Year
Fri 5 Feb – Tue 9 Feb
5
days
May
Children's Day
Sat 1 May – Wed 5 May
5
days
January
New Year's Day
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
4
days
How to use bridge days in South Korea
A bridge day (sometimes called a sandwiched day) is a working day that sits between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking it as paid annual leave, you connect the holiday to the weekend and create a longer uninterrupted break.
For example, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday — four consecutive days using only one day of leave.
In South Korea 2027, there are 6 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Chuseok: take Monday off to turn a 3-day break into 6 consecutive days using only 1 day of annual leave.
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Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does South Korea have in 2027?
South Korea has 6 long weekends in 2027 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates an uninterrupted break of four or more days using just one or two days of paid leave — maximising your time off.
What is the longest long weekend in South Korea in 2027?
The longest break is 6 days from Saturday, 11 September 2027 to Thursday, 16 September 2027, centred around Chuseok (taking Monday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in South Korea 2027?
The best bridge day opportunity is around Chuseok (Tue 14 Sept – Thu 16 Sept). Take Monday as annual leave to get a 6-day break using only 1 day of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in South Korea?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.