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In 2026, Koreans Get at Least 118 Days Off – A Calendar Packed with Hidden ‘Golden Holidays’

Since the five-day workweek and substitute holiday system were fully established, few calendars have visualized the rhythm of rest as clearly as that of 2026. Add up weekends, official public holidays and substitute days off, and Koreans get 118 days of potential rest. With paid leave on top, many can string together multiple breaks approaching ten days. Whether that opportunity is fairly shared, however, is a different question.