Korean Stock Market Holidays

Verification note: Holiday calendars can change because of public holidays, substitute holidays, temporary market schedules, and KRX notices. Treat the dates below as planning reminders and verify them at KRX or with your broker before placing orders.

Baseline Rule From KRX

The Korea Exchange trading guide describes Korean securities markets as open from Monday to Friday, with closures on Labor Day, the last trading day of the year, and other designated market holidays.

KRX Guide To Trading In The Korean Stock Market KRX Market Data

New Year's Day

Jan 1, 2026

Common Korea market closure. The first trading day of the year may also have a special opening schedule.

Lunar New Year / Seollal

Feb 16-18, 2026

A multi-day Korean public holiday period. Check whether the exchange and broker both show full closures.

Labor Day

May 1, 2026

The KRX trading guide explicitly names Labor Day as a market closure example.

Children's Day

May 5, 2026

A major Korean public holiday that commonly appears on market holiday calendars.

Chuseok

Sep 24-25, 2026

Korea's harvest holiday period can create a multi-day market break. Verify nearby substitute or bridge holidays.

Year-End Closure

Late Dec 2026

KRX guidance refers to the last trading day of the year as a closure item. Confirm the exact year-end schedule from KRX notices.

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How To Check A Korean Market Holiday

Check the Korea Exchange or KRX Market Data site first.
Check your broker's Korea market notice page because order routing can differ by broker.
Remember that Korea uses KST, UTC+09:00, without daylight saving time.
For the first trading day of January, check whether the opening ceremony changes the opening time.
For public holidays near weekends, check whether substitute holidays affect the market calendar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Korean stock market open on weekends?

The KRX trading guide describes Korean securities markets as open from Monday to Friday, with closures on certain holidays and market-specific closure dates.

Is Labor Day a Korean stock market holiday?

The KRX trading guide explicitly lists Labor Day, May 1, as a market closure example.

Where should I verify KRX holidays?

Use Korea Exchange or KRX Market Data notices as the primary source, then confirm with your broker because product coverage and order availability may differ.