South Korea has 11 potential long weekends in 2028, created by holidays falling near weekends. This includes 5 natural 3-day weekends and 6 potential 4-day weekends (with one day of leave).
Lunar New Year
설날
Jan 27, 2028 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Lunar New Year
설날
Jan 28, 2028 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Buddha's Birthday
부처님 오신 날
May 2, 2028 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Children's Day
어린이날
May 5, 2028 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Memorial Day
현충일
Jun 6, 2028 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Liberation Day
광복절
Aug 15, 2028 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Chuseok
추석
Oct 2, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
National Foundation Day
개천절
Oct 3, 2028 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Chuseok
추석
Oct 3, 2028 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Hangul Day
한글날
Oct 9, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Christmas Day
크리스마스
Dec 25, 2028 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
11 long weekend opportunities South Korea 2028
Last updated: April 1, 2026