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Korea Annual Leave Calculator

Accrued paid leave days under the Korean Labor Standards Act

💡 Tips

  • Under 1 year of employment: 1 day per completed month (max 11 days). These days are separate from the 15-day annual allowance.
  • 1+ year: 15 days base. From 3 years onward, 1 extra day is added every 2 years, up to a maximum of 25 days.
  • Unused leave allowance = remaining days × daily wage (통상임금). It is paid upon resignation or year-end.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Korean annual leave accrue in the first year?

For the first 12 months, employees earn 1 day per completed month of service (up to 11 days). After completing one full year, a fresh 15-day entitlement is granted.

What is the maximum annual leave in Korea?

25 days per year. The base is 15 days from year 1. From year 3 onward, 1 additional day is added every 2 years, reaching 25 days after 21+ years of service.

Is my data saved anywhere?

No. All calculations run entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server.