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Korea Paid Weekly Holiday Calculator

Estimates paid weekly holiday hours and pay under South Korean labor standards.

Korean terms on this page

Tap a term for a plain-English explanation.

주휴수당Paid weekly holiday pay

Pay for a statutory paid weekly rest day when the employee meets Korean working-hour and attendance conditions.

소정근로시간Contracted working hours

Working hours agreed between employer and employee within the statutory working-hour limit.

STEP 1

Enter your values

RESULT

Estimated weekly holiday pay

₩41,280

Estimate based on contracted weekly hours and the hourly rate.

Base weekly pay₩206,400
Weekly pay including holiday pay₩247,680
Average hours per day4 hours

This assumes all statutory payment conditions, including attendance on contracted workdays, are met.

WHAT IF

What changes when Hourly pay changes?

Compare the main result without re-entering every field.

10% lowerKRW 9,288

Estimated weekly holiday pay

₩37,152
Current inputKRW 10,320

Estimated weekly holiday pay

₩41,280
10% higherKRW 11,352

Estimated weekly holiday pay

₩45,408
This is a sensitivity comparison, not a prediction. All other inputs stay unchanged.

Input guide

What each value means

01

Hourly pay

Use the amount or value shown on the relevant contract, statement or record.

02

Contracted hours per week

Use the amount or value shown on the relevant contract, statement or record.

03

Days per week

Use the amount or value shown on the relevant contract, statement or record.

How it works

Korea Paid Weekly Holiday Calculator formula

Hourly pay × (weekly contracted hours ÷ 40 × 8)

For employees working under 40 hours, paid holiday hours are calculated proportionally.

Example

Example calculation

For 20 hours per week, paid holiday time is 4 hours. At KRW 10,320 per hour, the allowance is KRW 41,280.

Standard
At least 15 hours per week; attendance requirements assumed
Last reviewed
September 27, 2026

Standards and sources

Calculated from official or reliable reference material.

Questions

Korea Paid Weekly Holiday Calculator FAQ

What should I enter in the Korea Paid Weekly Holiday Calculator?

Enter the requested values and the result will update immediately. Review the formula, assumptions and exclusions below the result.

Is the result an official amount?

No. It is an estimate based on the entered conditions and stated assumptions. Confirm important tax, insurance, employment or financial decisions with the relevant institution or a qualified professional.

Are Korean rules used?

Yes. This calculator applies commonly applicable South Korean rules reviewed for 2026.

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