CJ Logistics to Halt Deliveries for Two Days This Week as Nationwide Drivers Take Collective Rest

August 14-15 Designated as Delivery Rest Days
Deliveries to Gradually Resume from August 16
Collective Leave System in Place Since 2020

This week, CJ Logistics' parcel delivery service will pause temporarily. Around 20,000 delivery drivers across the country will take a collective break on August 14 and 15.

CJ Logistics Delivery Rest Day. CJ Logistics

On August 10, CJ Logistics announced that August 14 and 15 have been designated as "Delivery Rest Days."

Accordingly, from August 13, the collection of products requiring short-term storage—such as fresh, chilled, and frozen food—will be suspended, and parcel deliveries will resume sequentially starting August 16. In advance of the Delivery Rest Days, CJ Logistics informed client companies, nationwide collection offices, and drivers of the detailed schedule.

The Delivery Rest Day is a shared industry holiday during which all companies and drivers take time off together, unlike individual vacation days for each courier. Introduced in 2020 through discussions between the government and the logistics industry, CJ Logistics has participated in this initiative for seven consecutive years, since its inception. The goal is to allow all delivery drivers to take time off without concern about work disruptions, as the entire industry rests simultaneously rather than just a particular company or individual.

The initiative enjoys strong support from the field. In a survey conducted by CJ Logistics among its delivery drivers ahead of the upcoming rest days, 92.3% of the 4,763 respondents expressed a positive attitude toward the industry-wide holiday, answering "maintain the current level" or "also have holidays on Lunar New Year and Chuseok." Only 7.7% of respondents chose "reduce or abolish holidays" or "industry autonomy." In addition to the Delivery Rest Day, CJ Logistics operates a three-day holiday for both Lunar New Year and Chuseok.

The perception of the Delivery Rest Day as more than just a day off is also evident—it is regarded as a time to spend with family and recharge. When asked about their plans for this year’s holiday, 56.7% said they would spend time with family or friends, and 38.5% planned to rest and recharge personally. Combined, 95.2% of drivers responded that they intended to use the holiday either for family or self-care purposes.

As for the most significant meaning of the Delivery Rest Day, "time with family" was cited by 45.5% of respondents as the top reason, followed by "rest and recovery from the summer heat" at 37.2%. Since the holiday falls in mid-August, when summer temperatures reach their peak, this joint industry break aims to ensure drivers can recuperate during the hottest period. Delivery Rest Day has thus become a representative collective rest system in the industry, prioritizing time with family and summer health.

Regarding the most satisfying aspects of working at CJ Logistics, "reduced workload through expanded automation systems" received the highest response at 41%, followed by "a supportive environment for long-term work" at 35.9%. Among welfare and support programs, the "health check-up support program" showed the highest satisfaction at 53.6%. CJ Logistics was the first in the industry to introduce compulsory health check-ups for drivers in 2013, continuing the program for 14 years through this year. This year, it has also introduced ECG AI analysis to further strengthen health management support.

A CJ Logistics representative stated, "We are grateful to our client companies and customers who understand the importance of the Delivery Rest Day," and added, "We will continue respecting the industry’s collective rest culture and strive to create a healthier and more stable working environment for our delivery drivers in the future."

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