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What's open on Hangul Day 2026 in South Korea?

Hangul Day falls on 2026-10-09. Hangul Day is a public holiday in KR. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open.

Oct 9

Next occurrence

9 October 2026

Most chains are expected to stay open.

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All Categories 7 Supermarkets & Groceries 2 Convenience Stores 2 Drugstores & Cosmetics 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Hangul Day 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

Verified · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

7 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
E-Mart Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 emart.com
Lotte Mart Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lottemart.com
Olive Young Estimate	Drugstores & Cosmetics	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 oliveyoung.com
CU Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 cu.co.kr
GS25 Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 gs25.gsretail.com
Korea Post Estimate	Post & Parcel Lockers	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 koreapost.go.kr
KB Kookmin Bank Estimate	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 kbstar.com

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Hangul Day in South Korea?

Hangul Day is a public holiday in KR. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open. Confirmed open chains include: E-Mart, Lotte Mart, Olive Young, CU, GS25. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Hangul Day 2026?

Hangul Day falls on 2026-10-09 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Hangul Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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