logo

2024 Korean Supermarkets/Department Store Holidays

Here is a list of the holiday schedules for Lotte Mart, E-Mart, and other department stores!

Yeong
2 months ago

韓國超市 百貨公司 2022年8月 八月

Updated: February 7th, 2024

When you come to Korea, you may find the need to go to a large supermarket like Lotte Mart or E-mart to pick up a few necessities. However, in Korea, large supermarkets have holidays every month. This blog post will list all the closed days for major supermarkets, department stores, and duty-free shops for the month of February. If you want to know the closed days of other supermarkets, leave a comment below!


If you're heading to Myeongdong, be sure to get the Myeongdong Pass! Not only does it have lists of the best spots to visit, you can get special discounts and deals with it. Don't miss out!

Myeongdong F&B Pass | Purchase Here

Myeongdong Shopping Pass | Purchase Here


2024 Holidays For Supermarkets | February

1. Lotte Mart

Closed on February 11th & 25th

Most of Lotte Mart's branches are closed on the second and fourth Sundays of each month but a few branches are closed on different dates. Most branches in tourist areas like Seoul Station, Busan, and Daegu will be closed on the 11th and 25th. Please refer to the table below for the closed days of different branches and if the branch near you is not on the table, please leave a comment and we will get back to you.

Lotte Mart's Holidays

Chungju
February 14 & 25
Jeju
February 10 & 24
Ulsan
February 14 & 25
Goyang
February 10 & 28
Anseong
February 10 & 28

2. E-Mart

Closed on February 11th & 25th

韓國超市 百貨公司 2022年8月 八月

E-mart's closed days are similar to Lotte Mart's, falling on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Some E-Mart and No Brand stores in different cities may have different dates so refer to the table below. 

E-Mart Holidays

New Jeju
February 10 & 24
Seogwipo
February 9 & 24
Jeju
February 10 & 24

3. Homeplus 

Closed on February 11th & 25th

韓國超市 百貨公司 2022年8月 八月

Like E-Mart and Lotte Mart, Homeplus closes on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Some branches have different dates so refer to the table below. 

Homeplus Holidays

Dongdaemun
February 10 & 28
Gimpo
February 14 & 28
Goyang
February 10 & 28
Ilsan
February 10 & 28
Paju
February 10 & 28
Andong
February 14 & 28
Gangneung
February 14 & 28
Nam Daegu
February 12 & 26
Busan Seomyeon
February 11
Ulsan
February 14 & 25
Seogwipo
February 9 & 24

4. Costco

Closed on February 10th, 11th, & 25th

韓國超市 百貨公司 2022年8月 八月

If you have a Costco membership in the country you're from, you can stop by a Costco in Korea as well. There are lots of fresh produce in Costco, so if you find the need to stop by, check out the closed days below before you head over. Most Costcos will also be closed on the second and fourth Sundays of each month but some branches have different dates. 

Costco Holidays

Ilsan
February 10, 14, & 28
Daegu
February 10, 12, & 26
Ulsan
February 10, 24, & 25
Busan
February 10, 11, & 25
Seoul Yangjae
February 10 & 25
Seoul Sangbong
February 10, 11, & 25

Holidays For Department Stores in January

1. Lotte Department Store

韓國超市 百貨公司 2022年8月 八月

Lotte Department Store is visited by a lot of Koreans and the opening hours are between 10 in the morning to 8 at night while on Fridays and on weekends, it is open until 20:30. Below is a table of the different closed days for Lotte Department Store branches and if the branch you are planning on going to is not mentioned below, please leave a comment. 

Lotte Department Store Holidays

Myeongdong Main Store
February 9 & 10
Jamsil
Gangnam
Konkuk Univ.
Gwanak
Gimpo Airport
Yeongdeungpo
Cheongnyangni
Incheon
Busan Main Store
Nampo-dong Gwangbok
Busan Centum City
Gwangju
Daegu
Daejeon

2. Hyundai Department Store

韓國超市 百貨公司 2022年8月 八月

Hyundai Department Store is frequently visited by both Koreans and tourists and has opening hours from 10:30 to 20:00. The closed days are as follows, so keep that in mind.

Hyundai Department Store Holidays

The Hyundai Seoul
February 9 & 10
Gangnam Trade Center
Daegu
Ulsan
Apgujeong Main Store
February 10 & 11
Sinchon
Busan

3. U-PLEX

韓國超市 百貨公司 2022年8月 八月

Another department store affiliated with the Hyundai Group is U-PLEX, which is open until 22:00. The table below are the closed days for U-PLEX. 

U-PLEX Holidays

Sinchon
February 10
Daegu
February 9 & 11

4. Shinsegae Department Store

韓國超市 百貨公司 2022年8月 八月

Shinsegae Department Store is a must-visit if you're looking for some shopping. Although there aren't as many branches as other department stores, they're are plenty in the main downtown neighborhoods. 

Shinsegae Department Store Holidays

Myeongdong Main Store
February 10 & 11
Gangnam
February 9 & 10
Gyeonggi
Yeongdeungpo Time Square
Gwangju
Daegu
Daejeon
Busan Centum City
Busan Gimhae

Be sure to check if you're visiting on a closed day, and if you are, go to a smaller, neighborhood supermarket or go on another day! 


If you're heading to Myeongdong, be sure to get the Myeongdong Pass! Not only does it have lists of the best spots to visit, you can get special discounts and deals with it. Don't miss out!

Myeongdong F&B Pass | Purchase Here

Myeongdong Shopping Pass | Purchase Here


We hope this helps you during your trip to Korea! If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com. You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea! 

Trending Now

LoadingIcon
Trending Now