South Korea Long Weekends 2028
South Korea produces 7 long weekends in 2028 — every break of three days or more that its public holidays actually create. The longest runs 6 days (Sep 30 – Oct 5). Substitute days turn several weekend holidays into real days off this year.
South Korea long weekends in 2028
Seollal (Lunar New Year)
5 daysJan 26 – 30
Wed–Sun: the three Seollal days run straight into the weekend.
Labour Day & Buddha’s Birthday
4 daysApr 29 – May 2
Sat–Tue: the weekend plus Labour Day (Mon) and Buddha’s Birthday (Tue).
Children's Day
3 daysMay 5 – 7
Fri–Sun: Children’s Day falls on a Friday.
Constitution Day
3 daysJul 15 – 17
Sat–Mon: the weekend plus Constitution Day on Monday.
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
6 daysSep 30 – Oct 5
Sat–Thu: the weekend, the three Chuseok days (Oct 2–4, overlapping National Foundation Day on Oct 3) and the Oct 5 substitute holiday. Take Friday Oct 6 as leave and the break runs through Hangeul Day — ten days, Sep 30–Oct 9.
Hangeul Day
3 daysOct 7 – 9
Sat–Mon: the weekend plus Hangeul Day on Monday.
Christmas
3 daysDec 23 – 25
Sat–Mon: the weekend plus Christmas on Monday.
The 7 long weekends of 2028
Seollal (Lunar New Year) — Jan 26–30 (5 days); Labour Day & Buddha’s Birthday — Apr 29 – May 2 (4 days); Children's Day — May 5–7 (3 days); Constitution Day — Jul 15–17 (3 days); Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) — Sep 30 – Oct 5 (6 days); Hangeul Day — Oct 7–9 (3 days); Christmas — Dec 23–25 (3 days)
Full list: Seollal (Lunar New Year) (Jan 26–30) Labour Day & Buddha’s Birthday (Apr 29 – May 2) Children's Day (May 5–7) Constitution Day (Jul 15–17) Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) (Sep 30 – Oct 5) Hangeul Day (Oct 7–9) Christmas (Dec 23–25) — 7 consecutive-day breaks in total.
How South Korea builds its long weekends
Long weekends come from public holidays landing next to weekends (or substitute days extending them). The table above lists only real calendar breaks — a 7-day count means 7 separate runs of consecutive days off.
How to plan around them
The 7 breaks above are the ones the calendar gives you for free. The longest (Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), 6 days, Sep 30 – Oct 5) is the best anchor for a longer trip; the others work well for short getaways. Check the linked year page for make-up workdays that may surround the longer breaks.
Official sources & data
- Act on Public Holidays — substitute-holiday provisionsVisit sourceKorea Ministry of Government Legislation
- Labour Day and Constitution Day designated public holidays (Cabinet approval)Visit sourceYonhap News Agency
- Next golden break is 2028 Chuseok — up to ten days offVisit sourceAsia Economy (citing Yonhap)
- Holidays and observances in South Korea in 2028Visit sourcetimeanddate.com
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does South Korea have in 2028?+
7 — every break of three consecutive days or more that South Korea's public holidays create in 2028. The longest is Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) with 6 days off.
What is the longest long weekend in South Korea in 2028?+
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) — 6 days (Sep 30 – Oct 5).
Which public holidays create long weekends in South Korea 2028?+
Seollal (Lunar New Year), Labour Day & Buddha’s Birthday, Children's Day, Constitution Day, Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), Hangeul Day, Christmas. Each is listed above with its exact dates.
Does South Korea have substitute days for weekend holidays?+
Yes — South Korea's substitute-day rules add weekday days off when a holiday falls on a weekend, which is why several of the 2028 long weekends above include a substitute day.
Are the 2028 long weekend dates confirmed?+
Not yet — South Korea's 2028 calendar is provisional until the official announcement. The dates above follow the published holiday rules and the usual calendar pattern, but Islamic holidays in particular are subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day. Check back after the official notice.