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2026 market holidays

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KRX (Korea Exchange) market holidays2026 dates & closures

Korea Exchange (KRX) has 21 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 21 full-day closures. The next full closure is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:00–15:30 GMT+9, Monday – Friday.

Is KRX open today?KRX trading hours All exchange holidays

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Holiday dates in 2026: 21
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
Dec31
Year-End Holiday
Thu · market closed all day
Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day

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Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule21 total dates

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January 20261 full closure
Jan 1, 2026Thursday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
February 20263 full closures
Feb 16, 2026Monday	Seollal (Lunar New Year)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Feb 17, 2026Tuesday	Seollal (Lunar New Year)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Feb 18, 2026Wednesday	Seollal (Lunar New Year)	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20261 full closure
Mar 2, 2026Monday	Independence Movement Day (Observed)	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20263 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Labor Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 5, 2026Tuesday	Children's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 25, 2026Monday	Buddha's Birthday (Observed)	Full closurepassed	Closed
June 20262 full closures
Jun 3, 2026Wednesday	Local Election Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jun 6, 2026Saturday	Memorial Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
July 20261 full closure
Jul 17, 2026Friday	Constitution Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
August 20262 full closures
Aug 15, 2026Saturday	Liberation Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Aug 17, 2026Monday	Liberation Day (Observed)	Full closurepassed	Closed
September 20263 full closures
Sep 24, 2026Thursday	Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Sep 25, 2026Friday	Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Sep 26, 2026Saturday	Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)	Full closurepassed	Closed
October 20263 full closures
Oct 3, 2026Saturday	National Foundation Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Oct 5, 2026Monday	National Foundation Day (Observed)	Full closurepassed	Closed
Oct 9, 2026Friday	Hangeul Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20262 full closures
Dec 25, 2026Friday	Christmas Day	Full closure	Closed
Dec 31, 2026Thursday	Year-End Holiday	Full closure	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 KRX Holidays

2026 Korea Exchange Holidays Calendar

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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

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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 — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.