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Year:20262026 (current)2027

2027 market holidays

—Projected

KRX (Korea Exchange) market holidays2027 dates & closures

Korea Exchange (KRX) has 21 scheduled holiday dates in 2027, including 21 full-day closures. The next full closure is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027. This is a partial projected schedule — fixed-date holidays computed from historical patterns. The exchange has not yet announced the full 2027 calendar; remaining dates are added once published. Regular trading runs 09:00–15:30 GMT+9, Monday – Friday.

Is KRX open today?KRX trading hoursAll exchange holidays
21
Holiday dates in 2027
21
Full-day closures
0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2027
  • Jan1

    New Year's Day

    Fri · market closed all day

  • Feb6

    Seollal (Lunar New Year)

    Sat · market closed all day

  • Feb8

    Seollal (Lunar New Year)

    Mon · market closed all day

  • Feb9

    Seollal (Observed)

    Tue · market closed all day

  • Mar1

    Independence Movement Day

    Mon · market closed all day

  • May1

    Labor Day

    Sat · market closed all day

  • May3

    Labor Day (Observed)

    Mon · market closed all day

  • May5

    Children's Day

    Wed · market closed all day

  • May13

    Buddha's Birthday

    Thu · market closed all day

  • Jul17

    Constitution Day

    Sat · market closed all day

  • Jul19

    Constitution Day (Observed)

    Mon · market closed all day

  • Aug16

    Liberation Day (Observed)

    Mon · market closed all day

  • Sep14

    Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

    Tue · market closed all day

  • Sep15

    Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

    Wed · market closed all day

  • Sep16

    Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

    Thu · market closed all day

  • Oct4

    National Foundation Day (Observed)

    Mon · market closed all day

  • Oct9

    Hangeul Day

    Sat · market closed all day

  • Oct11

    Hangeul Day (Observed)

    Mon · market closed all day

  • Dec25

    Christmas Day

    Sat · market closed all day

  • Dec27

    Christmas Day (Observed)

    Mon · market closed all day

  • Dec31

    Year-End Holiday

    Fri · market closed all day

Download 2027 calendar (.ics)

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

Full 2027 schedule
2027 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule21 total dates
DateHolidayStatusTrading hours
January 20271 full closure
FridayNew Year's DayprojectedFull closureClosed
February 20273 full closures
SaturdaySeollal (Lunar New Year)projectedFull closureClosed
MondaySeollal (Lunar New Year)projectedFull closureClosed
TuesdaySeollal (Observed)projectedFull closureClosed
March 20271 full closure
MondayIndependence Movement DayprojectedFull closureClosed
May 20274 full closures
SaturdayLabor DayprojectedFull closureClosed
MondayLabor Day (Observed)projectedFull closureClosed
WednesdayChildren's DayprojectedFull closureClosed
ThursdayBuddha's BirthdayprojectedFull closureClosed
July 20272 full closures
SaturdayConstitution DayprojectedFull closureClosed
MondayConstitution Day (Observed)projectedFull closureClosed
August 20271 full closure
MondayLiberation Day (Observed)projectedFull closureClosed
September 20273 full closures
TuesdayChuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)projectedFull closureClosed
WednesdayChuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)projectedFull closureClosed
ThursdayChuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)projectedFull closureClosed
October 20273 full closures
MondayNational Foundation Day (Observed)projectedFull closureClosed
SaturdayHangeul DayprojectedFull closureClosed
MondayHangeul Day (Observed)projectedFull closureClosed
December 20273 full closures
SaturdayChristmas DayprojectedFull closureClosed
MondayChristmas Day (Observed)projectedFull closureClosed
FridayYear-End HolidayprojectedFull closureClosed
Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2027 KRX Holidays

2027 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 2027?

KRX observes 21 scheduled holidays in 2027, 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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