Leave planner 2027
Tell us how many leave days you have and we find the dates that give you the most time off by bridging public holidays and weekends.
Take 10 leave days in South Korea and enjoy 31 days off in 2027.
Your best breaks
New Year's Day
Fri 1 Jan – Mon 4 Jan 2027
Take leave on Mon 4 Jan.
Seollal Holiday
Fri 5 Feb – Mon 8 Feb 2027
Take leave on Fri 5 Feb.
Independence Movement Day
Fri 26 Feb – Mon 1 Mar 2027
Take leave on Fri 26 Feb.
Children's Day
Sat 1 May – Sun 9 May 2027
Take leave on Mon 3 May, Tue 4 May, Thu 6 May, Fri 7 May.
Buddha’s Birthday
Thu 13 May – Sun 16 May 2027
Take leave on Fri 14 May.
Chuseok + Chuseok Holiday
Sat 11 Sep – Thu 16 Sep 2027
Take leave on Mon 13 Sep, Tue 14 Sep.
See all long weekends in South Korea or count working days.
Frequently asked questions
How does the leave planner work?
It looks for working days between public holidays and weekends and finds the combination of breaks that gives you the most days off for the leave days you have.
How can I get the most days off with the fewest leaves?
Take leave on the working days that sit between a public holiday and a weekend. A Thursday holiday plus a Friday leave gives a 4-day weekend, and a few leaves around holiday weeks such as Christmas can turn into 9 or 10 days off.
Are regional holidays included?
Only national public holidays are used, since they apply to most employees. Check your employer's holiday list for regional or company holidays.
Does it work for countries with a Friday–Saturday weekend?
Yes. Each country uses its official weekend, for example Friday and Saturday in Saudi Arabia, so the suggested leave days fit the local work week.