South KoreavsChina
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
14
Only South Korea
2
Only China
What the numbers say
In 2026, South Korea has 18 nationwide public holidays and China has 6, so South Korea gets 12 more days off. They line up on 4 dates, including 새해, 설날, 노동절 and 추석.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: South Korea has 16 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 6 for China (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, South Korea offers 10 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); China offers 3 and 3. South Korea has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is February in South Korea and January in China.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only South Korea
China is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only China
South Korea is working these days.
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