🇰🇷 KRX Stock Market Holidays 2026
Korea Exchange · South Korea · Asia/Seoul · 2026-2027 calendar
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The Korea Exchange (KRX) is closed on 10 weekday holidays in 2026 and 10 in 2027. The exchange trades Monday through Friday, 09:00 - 15:30 Asia/Seoul time. Below you'll find every closure date with day-of-week, a countdown to the next market holiday, and the regular trading hours.
Trading Days 2026
251
Holidays 2026
10
Half-Days 2026
0
Regular Hours
09:00 - 15:30
Trading Days/Week
5
KRX Stock Market Holidays 2026–2027
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | ||
| Seollal (Lunar New Year) | – | – |
| Independence Movement Day | ||
| Children's Day | ||
| Buddha's Birthday | ||
| Memorial Day | (observed) | |
| Liberation Day | (observed) | |
| Chuseok | – | – |
| National Foundation Day | ||
| Hangul Day | ||
| Christmas Day | ||
| New Year's Eve |
The KRX is closed for the entire trading day on each date above. Dates are in exchange local time (Asia/Seoul).
Regular Trading Hours
Regular Session09:00 - 15:30
All times shown in Asia/Seoul (exchange local time). The KRX is open 5 days per week, Monday through Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the KRX open on weekends?
No. The Korea Exchange is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and only trades Monday through Friday. Regular session hours are 09:00 - 15:30 Asia/Seoul time.
When is the next KRX holiday?
The next KRX holiday is Liberation Day on Saturday, August 15 — 28 days away. The exchange will be closed for the full day.
How many KRX trading days are there in 2026?
In 2026 the KRX has approximately 251 regular trading days after subtracting weekends and 10 weekday holidays.
What time does the KRX open and close?
The Korea Exchange regular trading session runs from 09:00 to 15:30 local time (Asia/Seoul).
What time zone does the KRX use?
The Korea Exchange operates in the Asia/Seoul time zone. All holiday dates and trading hours listed on this page reflect local exchange time.