Everything on this page comes from the exchange's own calendar: when Korea Exchange (KRX) trades, every closure through the end of 2027, and a live open-or-closed check that follows Seoul time.
Korea Exchange (KRX) trades Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 15:30 Seoul time (Asia/Seoul), with prices in KRW.
Trading hours
| Session | Local (Seoul) |
|---|---|
| Regular session | 09:00-15:30 |
Remaining 2026 closures
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | Thursday |
| 2026-09-25 | Friday |
| 2026-10-05 | Monday |
| 2026-10-09 | Friday |
| 2026-12-25 | Friday |
| 2026-12-31 | Thursday |
Korea Exchange (KRX) holidays 2027
Korea Exchange (KRX) has not yet published its own consolidated 2027 calendar. The dates below come from official sources (government gazettes and exchange announcements); any date still awaiting confirmation is marked, and this page is updated when the exchange publishes.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | Friday | New Year's Day (Fri) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-02-08 | Monday | Seollal / Lunar New Year holiday (Mon; Seollal day is Sun 2027-02-07) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-02-09 | Tuesday | Seollal substitute holiday (Tue) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-03-01 | Monday | Independence Movement Day / Samiljeol (Mon) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-05-03 | Monday | Labor Day substitute holiday (Mon; Labor Day 2027-05-01 falls Sat, Labor Day newly designated a statutory public holiday from April 2026) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-05-05 | Wednesday | Children's Day (Wed) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-05-13 | Thursday | Buddha's Birthday (Thu; lunar 8th day of 4th month) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-07-19 | Monday | Constitution Day substitute holiday (Mon; Jul 17 falls Sat, Constitution Day restored as a public holiday from April 2026) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-08-16 | Monday | Liberation Day substitute holiday (Mon; Aug 15 falls Sun) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-09-14 | Tuesday | Chuseok holiday (Tue) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-09-15 | Wednesday | Chuseok (Wed; lunar 15th day of 8th month) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-09-16 | Thursday | Chuseok holiday (Thu) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-10-04 | Monday | National Foundation Day substitute holiday (Mon; Gaecheonjeol Oct 3 falls Sun) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-10-11 | Monday | Hangul Day substitute holiday (Mon; Oct 9 falls Sat) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-12-27 | Monday | Christmas substitute holiday (Mon; Dec 25 falls Sat) ESTIMATE |
| 2027-12-31 | Friday | Year-end market closing day (Fri; KRX closes the last calendar day of the year by standing rule) ESTIMATE |
Early closes 2027
| Date | Occasion | Close |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-04 | First trading day of the year, delayed open 10:00 KST (standing KRX practice; NOT an early close), pattern estimate | 15:30 |
| 2027-11-18 | CSAT (college entrance exam) day, all sessions shifted 1 hour, open 10:00 KST (exam date officially set by Ministry of Education; KRX shift is standing practice), pattern estimate | 16:30 |
Source: the exchange's official calendar, checked 2026-08-30.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Korea Exchange (KRX) open?
The regular session runs 09:00 to 15:30 Seoul time.
Is Korea Exchange (KRX) open on weekends?
No. It trades Monday to Friday.
How many holidays does Korea Exchange (KRX) have in 2027?
16 scheduled closures. Dates marked as estimates await the official calendar.
Where do these dates come from?
From official statutory holidays and the exchange's historical pattern; the official 2027 calendar is not yet published, last checked 2026-08-30.