Best Days to Take Leave in South Korea 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Sep 10 to get 6 days off from Sep 10 to Sep 15. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Chuseok, Chuseok Holiday.
- Take Thu, Sep 16 to get 6 days off from Sep 11 to Sep 16. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Chuseok, Chuseok Holiday.
- Take Mon, May 3 to get 5 days off from May 1 to May 5. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Buddha's Birthday, Children's Day.
- Take Thu, Sep 16, Fri, Sep 17 to get 9 days off from Sep 11 to Sep 19. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Chuseok, Chuseok Holiday.
- Take Mon, Jan 4 to get 4 days off from Jan 1 to Jan 4. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by New Year's Day.
South Korea 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 6 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- New Year's Day (2027-01-01, Friday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Fri–Sun) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Lunar New Year Holiday (2027-02-08, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Independence Movement Day (2027-03-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Buddha's Birthday (2027-05-04, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Chuseok (2027-09-13, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Chuseok Holiday (2027-09-14, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
South Korea Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2027-01-01) | Fri | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Feb 6 (2027-02-06) | Sat | Lunar New Year | Public Holiday |
| Feb 7 (2027-02-07) | Sun | Lunar New Year Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Feb 8 (2027-02-08) | Mon | Lunar New Year Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Mar 1 (2027-03-01) | Mon | Independence Movement Day | Public Holiday |
| May 5 (2027-05-05) | Wed | Children's Day | Public Holiday |
| May 4 (2027-05-04) | Tue | Buddha's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Jun 6 (2027-06-06) | Sun | Memorial Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 15 (2027-08-15) | Sun | Liberation Day | Public Holiday |
| Sep 13 (2027-09-13) | Mon | Chuseok | Public Holiday |
| Sep 14 (2027-09-14) | Tue | Chuseok Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Sep 15 (2027-09-15) | Wed | Chuseok Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Oct 3 (2027-10-03) | Sun | National Foundation Day | Public Holiday |
| Oct 9 (2027-10-09) | Sat | Hangeul Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 25 (2027-12-25) | Sat | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
About South Korea Holidays & Observances
South Korea observes official public holidays (gonghyuil) with alternative substitute holiday rules ensuring full long weekend leave. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.