South Korea has 11 potential long weekends in 2031, 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 23, 2031 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Lunar New Year
설날
Jan 24, 2031 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Buddha's Birthday
부처님 오신 날
Apr 29, 2031 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Children's Day
어린이날
May 5, 2031 (Monday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Memorial Day
현충일
Jun 6, 2031 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Liberation Day
광복절
Aug 15, 2031 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Chuseok
추석
Sep 30, 2031 (Tuesday)
4-day weekend (take Monday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Chuseok
추석
Oct 2, 2031 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
National Foundation Day
개천절
Oct 3, 2031 (Friday)
3-day weekend
3 days off
Hangul Day
한글날
Oct 9, 2031 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
Christmas Day
크리스마스
Dec 25, 2031 (Thursday)
4-day weekend (take Friday off)
4 days off• 1 day of leave
11 long weekend opportunities South Korea 2031
Last updated: April 1, 2026