How many days is the Korean stock market closed in 2026?

The Korea Exchange lists 17 weekday closures in 2026, in addition to every Saturday and Sunday.

Is the Korean stock market open on December 31?

No. December 31 is the year-end closing day for the Korea Exchange. If it falls on a weekend or holiday, the previous trading day is used instead.

Do KOSPI and KOSDAQ have the same holidays?

Yes. Both markets are run by the Korea Exchange and close on the same days.

What are the regular trading hours in Korea?

The regular session runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Korea Standard Time, with a closing call auction from 3:20 p.m. See our Korea stock market hours tool for the times in your time zone.

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Korea stock market holidays 2026

The Korea Exchange (KRX), which runs the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets, is closed on 17 weekdays in 2026. Korean holidays follow the lunar calendar for Seollal and Chuseok, and substitute holidays move to the next weekday when a holiday falls on a weekend, so the dates change every year. Seoul is 13 to 14 hours ahead of New York, so a Korean holiday usually starts on the previous evening in US time zones.

Date	Day	Holiday
January 1, 2026	Thursday	New Year's Day
February 16, 2026	Monday	Seollal (Lunar New Year)
February 17, 2026	Tuesday	Seollal (Lunar New Year)
February 18, 2026	Wednesday	Seollal (Lunar New Year)
March 2, 2026	Monday	Independence Movement Day (substitute holiday)
May 1, 2026	Friday	Labor Day
May 5, 2026	Tuesday	Children's Day
May 25, 2026	Monday	Buddha's Birthday (substitute holiday)
June 3, 2026	Wednesday	Temporary public holiday
July 17, 2026	Friday	Constitution Day
August 17, 2026	Monday	Liberation Day (substitute holiday)
September 24, 2026	Thursday	Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
September 25, 2026	Friday	Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
October 5, 2026	Monday	National Foundation Day (substitute holiday)
October 9, 2026	Friday	Hangeul Proclamation Day
December 25, 2026	Friday	Christmas Day
December 31, 2026	Thursday	Year-end closing day

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Rules to know

The market is closed on weekends, Korean public holidays, Labor Day (May 1), and the year-end closing day (December 31, or the previous trading day if December 31 falls on a weekend or holiday).
KRX can adjust trading hours for special days such as the national college entrance exam (CSAT). Check the exchange's notice for the exact hours in a given year.

Frequently asked questions

How many days is the Korean stock market closed in 2026?: The Korea Exchange lists 17 weekday closures in 2026, in addition to every Saturday and Sunday.
Is the Korean stock market open on December 31?: No. December 31 is the year-end closing day for the Korea Exchange. If it falls on a weekend or holiday, the previous trading day is used instead.
Do KOSPI and KOSDAQ have the same holidays?: Yes. Both markets are run by the Korea Exchange and close on the same days.
What are the regular trading hours in Korea?: The regular session runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Korea Standard Time, with a closing call auction from 3:20 p.m. See our Korea stock market hours tool for the times in your time zone.

Other market calendars

Sources: global.krx.co.kr , open.krx.co.kr . Verified September 29, 2026. Dates are in the market's local time zone (Asia/Seoul). Always confirm with the official notice before trading.