Explore all 2026 long weekends in South Korea formed by combining public holidays with annual leave. See which dates to take off to stretch a holiday into up to 11 consecutive days.
This calendar is for reference only and summarizes the 2026 South Korean public holidays officially announced as of April 2026 under the Regulation on Public Holidays of Public Offices and the Act on Substitute Holidays. Temporary public holidays, presidential designations, or company policies may change actual days off. The service bears no legal or operational responsibility. Always confirm with your employer or government notices before planning.
In 2026 Korea, Chuseok, National Foundation Day, and Hangul Day line up to form an 11-day block with just 5 days of annual leave. Lunar New Year (Feb 14–18) and Chuseok (Sep 24–28) already give a 5-day break with zero leave, while year-end (Dec 25 – Jan 3) can become a 10-day vacation with 4 days off. Plan your annual leave around these golden windows early in the year.
We combine statutory holidays, substitute holidays, and weekends in Korea, then find sandwich weekdays between them. Taking leave on a sandwich day extends the block by several days.
Labor Day in Korea is a paid holiday only for private-sector workers under the Labor Day Designation Act, not a statutory public holiday under the Public Office Holidays Regulation. Banks, most companies close; government offices and schools operate normally. Check your employer.
Additional holidays designated by the Korean government mid-year are reflected only after the cabinet decision is gazetted. This page shows only holidays officially published as of April 2026.
This estimator assumes a standard Korean 5-day workweek (Mon–Fri) with Sat–Sun as rest days. Shift workers or alternating-schedule employees should adjust accordingly.
Comprehensive list of 2026 long weekends in South Korea, including Seollal (Lunar New Year), Chuseok, and year-end breaks, plus vacation combinations requiring 1–5 days of annual leave. Data reflects official Korean public holidays announced as of April 2026.