2024 Korean Lunar New Year Holiday Business Hours
Here's a list of the operating hours for markets, department stores, restaurants, and more!
Are you planning on coming to Korea during the Lunar New Year holiday season in 2024? Keep in mind that South Korea has a four-day holiday at that time called Seollal from February 9th to February 12th, so some businesses may be closed or have different operating hours.
We've compiled a list of public holiday information for the 2024 Lunar New Year season. The information provided is for bigger businesses and department stores. For smaller, individual businesses, the hours may differ so it's best to check that information on your own.
Traveling to Korea during the 2024 Lunar New Year season? Check out these spots!
🍗 Food Delivery Service
🎿 Airport Pickup Services
👉 Places Open on Seollal
2024 Korean Lunar New Year (Seollal)
Friday, February 9, 2024 (Lunar New Year's Eve) to Monday, February 12, 2024 (Third Day of the Lunar New Year)
The 2024 Korean Lunar New Year holiday, or Seollal, is a widely celebrated holiday in Korea, and many public agencies and companies will be on vacation.
Most tourist areas will still be open throughout the entire holiday season, with the exception of most businesses being closed on the actual day of Seollal (Feb 10th). From Tuesday, February 13th, South Korea will resume normal work and school hours.
2024 Lunar New Year Hours | Currency Exchange
Myeongdong Money Exchange Center
- February 9th: 09:00 ~ 18:00
- February 10th: CLOSED
- February 11th: 09:00 ~ 18:00
- February 12th: 09:00 ~ 18:00
Myeongdong Embassy Money Exchange Center
- February 10th: 09:00 ~ 22:00
- Normal operating hours for the rest of the time (no holidays)
Busan Haeundae Money Box Currency Exchange
- February 10th: CLOSED
- Normal operating hours for the rest of the time (09:00 ~ 19:00)
Busan Gimhae Airport Money Box Currency Exchange
- Normal operating hours (06:00 ~ 21:00)
Myeongdong Money Box Currency Exchange
- Normal operating hours (09:00 ~ 21:00)
2024 Lunar New Year Hours | Palaces
Gyeongbokgung Palace
- February 9th - February 12th: 09:00 ~ 17:00
- February 13th: CLOSED
Changdeokgung Palace
- February 9th - February 12th: 09:00 ~ 18:00
- February 13th: CLOSED
Changgyeonggung Palace
- February 9th - February 12th: 09:00 ~ 21:00
- February 13th: CLOSED
Deoksugung Palace
- February 9th - February 12th: 09:00 ~ 21:00
- February 13th: CLOSED
2024 Lunar New Year Hours | Markets
Lotte Mart
- Most branches are closed on February 11th & February 25th
EMart
- Most branches are closed on 11th & 25th of February
Homeplus
- Most branches are closed on February 11 & February 25
- Dongdaemun Branch: Closed on February 10 & February 28
- Namdaemun Branch: Closed on February 12 & February 26
- Seoul Branch: Closed on February 11
For more details on specific branches and specific dates, check out our blog in the link below:
Korean Market & Department Store Holidays
2024 Lunar New Year Hours | Department Stores
Lotte Department Store
- Busan Centum City: Closed on February 10th ~ February 11th
- All other branches: Closed on February 9th ~ February 10th
Hyundai Department Store
- The Hyundai Seoul, The Hyundai Daegu, The Hyundai Gangnam: Closed on February 9th ~ February 10th
- Apgujeong Main Store, Sinchon Store, Busan Store: Closed on February 10th ~ February 11th
U-PLEX Sinchon
- Closed on February 10th
Shinsegae Department Store
- Myeongdong Main Store: Closed on February 10th ~ February 11th
- All other branches: Closed on February 9th ~ February 10th
COEX/Starfield
- February 10th 12:00-22:00 (Delayed opening)
- Normal operating hours (10:30-22:00)
For more details on specific branches and specific dates, check out our blog in the link below:
Korean Market & Department Store Holidays
2024 Lunar New Year Hours | Street Markets
Namdaemun Children's Clothing Street
- February 8th ~ February 13th: CLOSED
Namdaemun Market Street
- February 8th ~ February 12th: CLOSED
Seoul Gwangjang Market
- Fresh & Wholesale Area: Closed on February 9th ~ February 12th
- Most dining establishments will be open (or open in the afternoon)
Seoul Mangwon Market
- Normal operating hours
- Some stores may still be closed to the public
Busan Kkangtong Market
- Normal operating hours
- Some stores may still be closed to the public
2024 Lunar New Year Hours | Museums
National Museum of Korea
- February 10th: CLOSED
National Folk Museum
- Febraury 10th: CLOSED
National Palace Museum
- February 10th: CLOSED
Seoul Museum of Art
- February 9th ~ February 12th: 10:00-18:00 (Early closing hours)
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Seoul)
- February 10th: CLOSED
2024 Lunar New Year Hours | Shopping Markets
DOOTA Mall
- February 9th ~ February 10th: CLOSED
Dongdaemun Underground Shopping Center
- February 9th ~ February 13th: CLOSED
Pyounghwa Market
- February 8th ~ February 12th: CLOSED
Hello APM
- February 9th ~ February 11th: CLOSED
Maxtyle
- February 8th ~ February 12th: CLOSED
East Peace Market
- 1F-3F: Closed on February 9th ~ February 12th
- 4F: Closed on February 9th ~ February 13th
Belpost
- February 8th ~ February 12th: CLOSED
DDP Fashion Mall
- February 8th ~ February 12th: CLOSED
Best
- February 8th ~ February 12th: CLOSED
APM Place
- February 9th ~ February 12th: CLOSED
Dongdaemun General Market
- February 9th ~ February 12th: CLOSED
Good Morning City
- February 9th ~ February 10th: CLOSED
2024 Lunar New Year Hours | Popular Restaurants
- February 9th ~ February 11th: CLOSED
- Normal operating hours
- Normal operating hours
Tosokchon Samgyetang | Gyeongbokgung
- During the Spring Festival period, normal (no holidays)
Most stores start their holiday from Lunar New Year's Eve on February 9, 2024, but most will be closed on the first and second day of the weekend, and then will resume normal operations from Monday.
Popular tourist attractions such as Nami Island, Petite France Village, N Seoul Tower, Lotte Tower, Everland, Lotte World, etc., are all open year-round! As for general stores, most of them will be closed on the first day of Lunar New Year (February 10, 2024), but it is uncertain how long they will be closed.
Traveling to Korea during the 2024 Lunar New Year season? Check out these spots!
🍗 Food Delivery Service
🎿 Airport Pickup Services
👉 Places Open on Seollal
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!
