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KRX (Korea Exchange) Holidays 2026

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Korea Exchange (KRX) has 21 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 21 full closures. The next KRX holiday is National Foundation Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

21 full closures Β· 0 early close days
NEXT HOLIDAY
National Foundation Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026
6
days away
2026 Holiday Calendar β€” Full Schedule21 total dates
DateDayHolidayStatusTrading Hours
2026-01-01ThursdayNew Year's DayπŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-02-16MondaySeollal (Lunar New Year)πŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-02-17TuesdaySeollal (Lunar New Year)πŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-02-18WednesdaySeollal (Lunar New Year)πŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-03-02MondayIndependence Movement Day (Observed)πŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-05-01FridayLabor DayπŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-05-05TuesdayChildren's DayπŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-05-25MondayBuddha's Birthday (Observed)πŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-06-03WednesdayLocal Election DayπŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-06-06SaturdayMemorial DayπŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-07-17FridayConstitution DayπŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-08-15SaturdayLiberation DayπŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-08-17MondayLiberation Day (Observed)πŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-09-24ThursdayChuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)πŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-09-25FridayChuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)πŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-09-26SaturdayChuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)πŸ”΄ ClosedpassedClosed
2026-10-03SaturdayNational Foundation DayπŸ”΄ ClosedClosed
2026-10-05MondayNational Foundation Day (Observed)πŸ”΄ ClosedClosed
2026-10-09FridayHangeul DayπŸ”΄ ClosedClosed
2026-12-25FridayChristmas DayπŸ”΄ ClosedClosed
2026-12-31ThursdayYear-End HolidayπŸ”΄ ClosedClosed

2026 KRX Holidays

2026 Korea Exchange Holidays Calendar

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June 2026
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September 2026
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November 2026
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About KRX Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:00 – 15:30 (Asia/Seoul)

Country: South Korea

Time Zone: Asia/Seoul

Currency: KRW

Official KRX Website β†’
Frequently Asked Questions

Is KRX closed on weekends?

Yes, KRX is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.

Does KRX close for lunch?

No, KRX does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday β€” a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.

How many holidays does KRX observe in 2026?

KRX observes 21 scheduled holidays in 2026, including full market closures and early close days.

Same Region β€” Asia

Japan
TSE
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Sports Day
Oct 1215 days away
38 holidays38 full closures
Thailand
SET
Stock Exchange of Thailand
Next holiday:Closed
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day
Oct 1316 days away
35 holidays35 full closures
Mongolia
MSE
Mongolian Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Genghis Khan's Birthday (National Pride Day)
Nov 1044 days away
26 holidays26 full closures
Malaysia
BURSA
Bursa Malaysia
Next holiday:Closed
Deepavali (Estimated)
Nov 842 days away
23 holidays23 full closures

Popular Exchanges Worldwide

Romania
Bucharest Stock Exchange (Bursa de Valori BucureΘ™ti)
Bucharest Stock Exchange (Bursa de Valori BucureΘ™ti)
Next holiday:Closed
St. Andrew's Day
Nov 3064 days away
26 holidays26 full closures
Ghana
GSE
Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)
Next holiday:Closed
Farmers' Day
Dec 468 days away
24 holidays24 full closures
United States
NYSE
New York Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 2660 days away
23 holidays20 full closures3 early/half days
United States
NASDAQ
Nasdaq Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 2660 days away
23 holidays20 full closures3 early/half days
South Africa
JSE
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Day of Reconciliation
Dec 1680 days away
21 holidays21 full closures
United Kingdom
LSE
London Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Early Close
Christmas Eve
Dec 2488 days away
20 holidays16 full closures4 early/half days
Switzerland
SIX
SIX Swiss Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Christmas Eve
Dec 2488 days away
20 holidays20 full closures
Australia
ASX
Australian Securities Exchange
Next holiday:Early Close
Last Business Day Before Christmas
Dec 2488 days away
18 holidays14 full closures4 early/half days

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