궁궐 개방시간·휴관일 완전 가이드 2026
궁궐 관람 계획을 세우려면 각 궁궐별 개방시간, 계절별 시간표, 휴관일을 미리 확인해야 합니다. 이 가이드에서高效的 한 관람 계획을 세울 수 있는 모든 정보를 안내합니다.
Opening Hours by Palace
Key Differences to Remember
- Deoksugung is closed on Monday — all other palaces close on Tuesday
- Deoksugung stays open until 9 PM in summer (21:00) — perfect for evening visits
- Last admission is always 1 hour before closing at every palace
- Secret Garden (Changdeokgung) requires separate advance reservation
Seasonal Hours Summary
Spring/Summer (March–October): Most palaces 09:00–18:00. Deoksugung 09:00–21:00.
Autumn/Winter (November–February): Most palaces 09:00–17:00. Deoksugung 09:00–20:00.
Holiday hours: Palaces are open on public holidays. Extended hours may apply during Seollal and Chuseok.
Night Tour Schedules
Several palaces host special night tours (야간개장) during spring and autumn. These require advance reservation through heritage.go.kr:
- Gyeongbokgung Night Tour — Spring and autumn, typically 2-3 events per year
- Changdeokgung Night Tour — Spring and autumn, limited availability
- Changgyeonggung Moonlight Tour (달빛기행) — Spring and autumn, extremely popular
- Deoksugung — Already open until 9 PM; no separate night tour needed
Recommended Itinerary by Day
Monday: Gyeongbokgung → Changdeokgung → Changgyeonggung (all open)
Tuesday: Deoksugung only (others closed) — visit in the evening until 9 PM
Wednesday–Sunday: All palaces open — follow the geographic route: Gyeongbokgung → Anguk → Changdeokgung → Changgyeonggung → Jongmyo → walk to Deoksugung
Best Times to Visit
- Least crowded: Weekday mornings, 9:00–11:00 AM
- Most crowded: Weekends, public holidays, cherry blossom season (April), autumn foliage (Oct–Nov)
- Best light for photography: Late afternoon golden hour (4–6 PM in summer)
- Rainy day option: Deoksugung has covered walkways and the MMCA museum inside