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How to maximise annual leave in South Korea in 2027
With 10 days of leave you can get 43 days off in South Korea in 2027. Here are the exact days to book, plus the best long weekends and longer breaks. Change the leave days or region below for your own plan.
Best longer breaks in South Korea, 2027
| Break | Days off | Leave days to book | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | 9 for 3 | Wed 10 – Fri 12 Feb | Korean New Year, Korean New Year (substitute day) |
| 27 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 2 – Fri 5 Mar | Independence Movement Day |
| 1 May 2027 – 9 May 2027 | 9 for 4 | Mon 3 – Tue 4 May, Thu 6 – Fri 7 May | Children's Day |
| 17 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 20 – Fri 23 Jul | Constitution Day, Constitution Day (substitute day) |
| 14 Aug 2027 – 22 Aug 2027 | 9 for 4 | Tue 17 – Fri 20 Aug | Liberation Day, Liberation Day (substitute day) |
| 11 Sept 2027 – 19 Sept 2027 | 9 for 2 | Mon 13 Sept, Fri 17 Sept | Korean Thanksgiving |
| 2 Oct 2027 – 11 Oct 2027 | 10 for 4 | Tue 5 – Fri 8 Oct | National Foundation Day, National Foundation Day (substitute day), Hangul Day, Hangul Day (substitute day) |
| 25 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 9 for 4 | Tue 28 – Fri 31 Dec | Christmas Day, Christmas Day (substitute day), New Year's Day |
Long weekends for one day of leave in South Korea, 2027
| Long weekend | Days off | Book | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | 4 | Mon 4 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 5 Feb 2027 – 9 Feb 2027 | 5 | Fri 5 Feb | Korean New Year, Korean New Year (substitute day) |
| 26 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 | 4 | Fri 26 Feb | Independence Movement Day |
| 4 May 2027 – 5 May 2027 | 2 | Tue 4 May | Children's Day |
| 13 May 2027 – 16 May 2027 | 4 | Fri 14 May | Buddha's Birthday |
| 4 Jun 2027 – 6 Jun 2027 | 3 | Fri 4 Jun | Memorial Day |
| 16 Jul 2027 – 19 Jul 2027 | 4 | Fri 16 Jul | Constitution Day, Constitution Day (substitute day) |
| 13 Aug 2027 – 16 Aug 2027 | 4 | Fri 13 Aug | Liberation Day, Liberation Day (substitute day) |
| 11 Sept 2027 – 16 Sept 2027 | 6 | Mon 13 Sept | Korean Thanksgiving |
| 1 Oct 2027 – 4 Oct 2027 | 4 | Fri 1 Oct | National Foundation Day, National Foundation Day (substitute day) |
| 8 Oct 2027 – 11 Oct 2027 | 4 | Fri 8 Oct | Hangul Day, Hangul Day (substitute day) |
| 24 Dec 2027 – 27 Dec 2027 | 4 | Fri 24 Dec | Christmas Day, Christmas Day (substitute day) |
| 31 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 | 3 | Fri 31 Dec | New Year's Day |
A 2027 plan built around longer holidays
Prefer fewer, longer trips? 9 leave days give 28 days off across3 breaks of nine days or more:
- 6 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027: 9 days off, book Wed 10 – Fri 12 Feb
- 11 Sept 2027 – 19 Sept 2027: 9 days off, book Mon 13 Sept, Fri 17 Sept
- 2 Oct 2027 – 11 Oct 2027: 10 days off, book Tue 5 – Fri 8 Oct
See also: South Korea business days calculator and 2027 public holidays ·subscribe to South Korea holidays in your calendar
Frequently asked questions
How many days off can I get with 10 days of leave in South Korea in 2027?
Up to 43 days off, by using the leave on 10 breaks that join public holidays to weekends.
What is the best long break in South Korea in 2027?
11 Sept 2027 – 19 Sept 2027: 9 days off for 2 leave days, around Korean Thanksgiving.
How many long weekends can I make in South Korea in 2027?
13 long weekends cost just one leave day each.