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Opening days in Seoul: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 9 top attractions in Seoul with known opening hours, 2 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Monday in Seoul
2 closed · 7 open
Closed on Monday
- Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon (Secret Garden)
- Visit Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
Open on Monday
- Gyeongbokgung Palace9:00–17:00
- Bukchon Hanok Village10:00–17:00
- Myeongdong Shopping StreetOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- N Seoul Tower (Namsan Seoul Tower)10:30–22:30Open late
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)10:00–20:00
- Namdaemun Market9:00–17:00
- Cheonggyecheon StreamOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongbokgung Palace | 9–17 | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon (Secret Garden) | ✕ | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 |
| Bukchon Hanok Village | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Myeongdong Shopping Street | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| N Seoul Tower (Namsan Seoul Tower) | 10:30–22:30 | 10:30–22:30 | 10:30–22:30 | 10:30–22:30 | 10:30–22:30 | 10–23 | 10–23 |
| Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 | 10–20 |
| Namdaemun Market | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | ✕ |
| Cheonggyecheon Stream | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Visit Leeum Samsung Museum of Art | ✕ | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
Open late in Seoul
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Myeongdong Shopping StreetOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- N Seoul Tower (Namsan Seoul Tower)Open late until 23:00 on every day
- Cheonggyecheon StreamOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Seoul closed on Monday?
Some are. 2 of the 9 top sights in Seoul with known hours close on Monday: Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon (Secret Garden), Visit Leeum Samsung Museum of Art. The other 7 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Seoul?
On Sunday, 8 of the 9 top sights in Seoul are open: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon (Secret Garden), Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeongdong Shopping Street, N Seoul Tower (Namsan Seoul Tower), Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Cheonggyecheon Stream, Visit Leeum Samsung Museum of Art.
Which attractions in Seoul are open every day?
5 top sights in Seoul are open all seven days: Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeongdong Shopping Street, N Seoul Tower (Namsan Seoul Tower), Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Cheonggyecheon Stream.
Which sights in Seoul are open late?
Myeongdong Shopping Street, N Seoul Tower (Namsan Seoul Tower), Cheonggyecheon Stream stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-04-25). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Seoul).
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