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2025 market holidays

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KRX (Korea Exchange) market holidays2025 dates & closures

Korea Exchange (KRX) has 17 scheduled holiday dates in 2025, including 17 full-day closures. Regular trading runs 09:00–15:30 GMT+9, Monday – Friday.

Is KRX open today?KRX trading hoursAll exchange holidays
17
Holiday dates in 2025
17
Full-day closures
0
Early closes & half days

2025 full-day closures

2025
  • Oct9

    Hangul Day

    Thu · market closed all day

  • Dec25

    Christmas Day

    Thu · market closed all day

  • Dec31

    Last Day of Year

    Wed · market closed all day

Download 2025 calendar (.ics)

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

Full 2025 schedule
2025 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule17 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20254 full closures
MondayLunar New Year Additional HolidayFull closurepassedClosed
TuesdayLunar New Year's EveFull closurepassedClosed
WednesdayLunar New Year 1Full closurepassedClosed
ThursdayLunar New Year 2Full closurepassedClosed
March 20251 full closure
MondayIndependence Movement DayFull closurepassedClosed
May 20253 full closures
ThursdayLabour DayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayChildren's DayFull closurepassedClosed
TuesdayBuddha's BirthdayFull closurepassedClosed
June 20251 full closure
FridayMemorial DayFull closurepassedClosed
August 20251 full closure
FridayLiberation DayFull closurepassedClosed
October 20255 full closures
FridayNational Foundation DayFull closurepassedClosed
MondayHarvest Moon Festival DayFull closurepassedClosed
TuesdayHarvest Moon Festival HolidayFull closurepassedClosed
WednesdayHarvest Moon Festival Additional HolidayFull closurepassedClosed
ThursdayHangul DayFull closurepassedClosed
December 20252 full closures
ThursdayChristmas DayFull closurepassedClosed
WednesdayLast Day of YearFull closurepassedClosed
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2025 KRX Holidays

2025 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

Official KRX Website →
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.

How many holidays does KRX observe in 2025?

KRX observes 0 scheduled holidays in 2025, including full market closures and early close days.

Same Region — Asia

Japan
TSE
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Nov 2313 days away
39 holidays39 full closures
China
SSE
Shanghai Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 152 days away
36 holidays36 full closures
China
SZSE
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Next holiday:Closed
New Year's Day
Jan 152 days away
36 holidays36 full closures
Thailand
SET
Stock Exchange of Thailand
Next holiday:Closed
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday (Observed)
Dec 727 days away
35 holidays35 full closures

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