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:
- Reduce overnight positions if uncertain about direction
- Be aware that foreign markets may move significantly while KRX is closed
After holidays:
- First day back often shows gap up or gap down based on global markets
- Higher volatility is common as accumulated orders are executed
Setting Up Alerts
Use these dates in your trading calendar or algorithmic trading system to automatically skip trading on holidays.