2026

Korean Stock Market Holidays 2026 The KRX (Korea Exchange) is closed on all Korean national holidays and weekends. Here is the complete list for 2026. Full Holiday Calendar Date Day Holiday January 1 Thursday New Year’s Day January 28-30 Wed-Fri Lunar New Year March 1 Sunday Independence Movement Day May 5 Tuesday Children’s Day May 25 Monday Buddha’s Birthday June 6 Saturday Memorial Day August 17 Monday Liberation Day (observed) September 28-30 Mon-Wed Chuseok (Harvest Festival) October 3 Friday National Foundation Day October 9 Thursday Hangul Day December 25 Friday Christmas Key Notes for Traders When a holiday falls on a weekend, the market may observe it on the nearest weekday Lunar New Year and Chuseok are the longest holiday periods (2-4 days) Trading volume is typically low in the days before major holidays After long holidays, markets can be volatile as positions are adjusted Planning Your Trades Before holidays: ...