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π Holidays & surprise closures
Korea does not close for Christmas the way the West does. It does shut down for Lunar New Year and Chuseok β trains sell out weeks ahead.
Korea does not close for Christmas the way the West does. It does shut down for Lunar New Year and Chuseok β trains sell out weeks ahead.
| When | Name | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Lunar New Year (Seollal) | μ€λ | 3β4 day national break. Highway traffic, sold-out KTX, many restaurants closed. Palaces may have special hours. |
| Chuseok (harvest) | μΆμ | Same travel crunch as Seollal. Convenience stores stay open; family restaurants often do not. |
| 1 Mar, 5 May, 6 Jun, 15 Aug, 3 Oct, 9 Oct | Independence / Childrenβs / Memorial / Liberation / Foundation / Hangul | Banks closed. Malls and tourist sites busy. Subway still runs. |
| Most Mondays | Museum / palace rhythm | Many museums close Mondays. Palaces often stay open. Check the specific site. |
| Election days / ad-hoc | Rare extra holidays | Alcohol sales rules can change; some offices closed. 1330 can confirm. |
Always verify palace hours the morning you go. A βopen 09:00β site can still stop ticket sales an hour before last entry. Pair this page with festivals so you do not land in the middle of a parade closure.