What's open on Christmas Day 2026 in South Korea?
Christmas Day 2026 falls on 25 December 2026.
Christmas Day is a near-total retail shutdown — supermarkets, shops and banks close, with petrol stations and some restaurants as the usual exceptions.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 emart.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 lottemart.com |
Estimate | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 oliveyoung.com |
Estimate | Convenience Stores | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 cu.co.kr |
Estimate | Convenience Stores | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 gs25.gsretail.com |
Estimate | Post & Parcel Lockers | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 koreapost.go.kr |
Estimate | Banks & ATMs | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 kbstar.com |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Christmas Day 2026 in South Korea?
Christmas Day is a near-total retail shutdown — supermarkets, shops and banks close, with petrol stations and some restaurants as the usual exceptions. Typically closed: supermarkets, retail, banks, government.
When is Christmas Day in 2026?
Christmas Day falls on 25 December 2026 (2026-12-25) in 2026.