What's open on New Year's Day 2026 in South Korea?
New Year's Day 2026 falls on 1 January 2026.
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices; most supermarkets and shops either open with reduced hours or stay shut for the day.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 emart.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 lottemart.com |
Estimate | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 oliveyoung.com |
Estimate | Convenience Stores | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 cu.co.kr |
Estimate | Convenience Stores | Open | Hours Vary | 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 New Year's Day 2026 in South Korea?
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices; most supermarkets and shops either open with reduced hours or stay shut for the day. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is New Year's Day in 2026?
New Year's Day falls on 1 January 2026 (2026-01-01) in 2026.