Seoul Palaces Closed Days 2026: Gyeongbokgung Shuts Tuesdays, Changdeokgung Shuts Mondays

Gyeongbokgung and Jongmyo Shrine keep Tuesday as their regular closed day, while Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung and the Joseon royal tombs keep Monday; these closed days stay in effect even during the current free-admission period. Regular admission, per 2026 reporting, is 3,000 won for Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung and 1,000 won for Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Jongmyo and most royal tombs (500 won at King Sejong's tomb), 9,000 won in total for all five. An integrated ticket covering the four palaces and Jongmyo once each within six months costs 6,000 won and does not include Changdeokgung's Secret Garden. Jongmyo normally allows entry only on guided, timed tours, but during the free period visitors can walk in without a reservation. On the last Wednesday of each month ("Culture Day"), the palaces and tombs are also free, except the Secret Garden. An admission-fee increase is reportedly under review, but no new price or date has been announced. These closed-day, fee, integrated-ticket and free-period details were confirmed on screens covering Korea Heritage Service's Royal Palaces and Tombs Center notices, checked 2026-10-31.