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title: "Chuseok 2026 Open Hospitals and Pharmacies"
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# Chuseok 2026 Open Hospitals and Pharmacies

> To find hospitals and pharmacies open during Chuseok 2026, select your destination area and date in E-Gen. Before leaving, call to confirm whether appointments are available, and if you need prescription medication, check whether the pharmacy can fill your prescription.

## Key Points

- Set the area you will actually visit in E-Gen.
- Select your visit date and search separately for hospitals and pharmacies.
- Check the required medical specialty and each facility's operating hours.
- Call to confirm same-day care availability and registration closing times.
- If you need prescription medication, confirm that the pharmacy can fill your prescription before traveling.

For hospitals and pharmacies open during Chuseok, search E-Gen by region and visit date. Select the date you need from September 24–27, 2026. Before leaving, call to confirm whether registration is available. If there are urgent symptoms, call 119 before searching.

The holiday dates are based on the “2026 Calendar Guidelines” announced on June 30, 2025.

## How to Find Open Hospitals and Pharmacies on E-Gen

Specify the region you will visit and the treatment date in E-Gen’s hospital and pharmacy search. Before searching, have the address of where you are staying ready. Also note the patient’s age and symptoms. There is no deadline for conducting a search, but each institution closes registration at its own time.

1. **Go to E-Gen.** Open the hospital and pharmacy finder or holiday medical care search page.
2. **Set the region you will visit.** Select the province or metropolitan city and the city, county, or district. If the map location is incorrect, reset it using the address.
3. **Select the visit date.** Choose whether you need a hospital, clinic, or pharmacy. If you are visiting now, check the current operating status.
4. **Narrow the results to the required medical specialty.** Check the address and contact information in the search results. Also check the consultation hours for that date.
5. **Call before you leave.** Ask whether registration will still be available when you arrive. If you need prescription medication, also check which pharmacy you can use.

E-Gen provides searches by region and medical specialty. Depending on the screen, you can use either map search or general search. You can also find the search path in the [E-Gen User Guide](https://www.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148931407).

## Which Dates Should You Search for During Chuseok 2026?

Search separately for the Chuseok public holidays from September 24–26 and Sunday, September 27. Chuseok Day is September 25 (South Korea). Even institutions participating during the holiday period may have different operating hours for each date. The schedule is based on the [“2026 Calendar Guidelines”](https://www.kasi.re.kr/kor/post/newsMaterial/32031).

| Date | Calendar classification | What to check when searching |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Public holiday on the day before Chuseok | Consultation and business hours for that date |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | Chuseok Day public holiday | Whether it is open that day and the registration cutoff time |
| Saturday, September 26, 2026 | Public holiday on the day after Chuseok | Differences from the usual Saturday schedule |
| Sunday, September 27, 2026 | Sunday | Whether medical services and businesses are open on Sunday |

Do not use last year’s Chuseok list as this year’s operating schedule. In public health center notices, check the applicable period stated in the text. If an attachment has been revised, check the latest file.

## Comparison of Official Information Channels

Start your search for institutions with E-Gen, then confirm the information through the appropriate channel for your situation. If you are looking only for a pharmacy, you can use the Holiday Keeper Pharmacy service. In an emergency, follow 119’s guidance first.

| Channel | Main information to check | Points to note when using it |
|---|---|---|
| E-Gen | Regional hospitals, pharmacies, and emergency room information | Reconfirm the listed hours before visiting |
| Korean Pharmaceutical Association Holiday Keeper Pharmacy | Open pharmacies and late-night pharmacy information | Ask separately whether the medication you need can be dispensed |
| City, county, and district offices and public health centers | Regional holiday medical care notices and changes | Check the year and applicable dates of the notice |
| 119 Emergency Medical Information Center | Emergency consultation and guidance to an appropriate medical institution | In an urgent situation, provide your location and symptoms first |
| 129 Health and Welfare Call Center | Holiday hospital and pharmacy information | Check the consultation service notice for that holiday period |
| Local area code plus 120 | Local information on daily services and medical institutions | Check services and operating hours by region |

The Ministry of Health and Welfare provides information on E-Gen and telephone channels for medical services during holidays. The Korean Pharmaceutical Association also provides a pharmacy finder on its website. You can check them respectively in the [Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Guide to Using Medical Services During Holidays](https://www.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148938993) and the [Korean Pharmaceutical Association Pharmacy Finder](https://www.kpanet.or.kr/pharmFindPage.cm?menuCd=1002070000).

### Does 129 Provide Consultations During the Holiday Period at the Same Hours?

For consultation hours during Chuseok 2026, check 129’s notice for that holiday period. The standard general consultation hours are 09:00–18:00 on weekdays. The 24-hour emergency assistance consultation service is a separate category. Do not interpret it as the operating hours for all medical consultations.

129 issued a separate notice about hospital and pharmacy information for Lunar New Year 2026. That Lunar New Year operating notice cannot be applied unchanged to Chuseok. Check the notices on the [Health and Welfare Call Center](https://www.129.go.kr/) website for the latest information.

## Nighttime, Pediatric, and Dental Care by Service Requirements

You must confirm that the institution can provide the treatment you need before making your selection. Even if a hospital is open, the medical specialty you need may not be operating. Explain the patient’s age and symptoms by phone.

| Care needed | Search scope | What to confirm by phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adult outpatient care | Required medical specialty, such as internal medicine | Whether same-day treatment is available for the symptoms |
| Nighttime care | Currently operating institutions and detailed consultation hours | Whether registration will be available at the expected arrival time |
| Pediatric care | Pediatrics and Moonlight Children’s Hospitals | Whether children of the patient’s age can be treated |
| Dental care | Dental care institutions | Whether the required procedure is available that day |
| Medication purchase or prescription dispensing | Pharmacies and public late-night pharmacies | Business hours and whether dispensing is available |

Moonlight Children’s Hospitals provide care for children with mild conditions at night and on holidays. Do not assume that they operate throughout the entire Chuseok period simply because they are designated as such. Check each institution’s schedule for the date of your visit. You can also review the purpose of the program in the [Incheon Metropolitan City Moonlight Children’s Hospital Guide](https://www.incheon.go.kr/health/HE060101/view?curPage=5&nttNo=2044128).

Also check whether public late-night pharmacies operate on the relevant date. Do not interpret the term “late-night operation” as meaning that they are open 24 hours. Check public health center notices about public late-night pharmacies as well.

## How Should You Choose Between an Emergency Room and Holiday Outpatient Care?

If there are urgent symptoms, contact 119 immediately. Emergency rooms treat patients who require urgent evaluation and care. General outpatient care should be used within the scope of services offered by the institution.

| Situation | What to do first |
|---|---|
| The patient is unconscious or has severe difficulty breathing | Call 119 immediately |
| A serious illness is suspected or it is difficult to determine whether the situation is an emergency | Describe the symptoms to 119 and receive guidance |
| Outpatient care is needed without urgent symptoms | Search for open hospitals or clinics and confirm by phone |
| A serious condition is suspected after examination at a clinic | Follow the medical staff’s guidance on transportation or transfer |

The Ministry of Health and Welfare advises calling 119 for consultation when serious symptoms are present. Emergency responders may transport the patient to an appropriate hospital based on the severity of the condition. The relevant criteria are explained in the [Guide to Using Medical Institutions During Holidays](https://www.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148938993).

Do not interpret emergency room search results as a medical appointment. Do not personally take an urgent patient from hospital to hospital. Tell 119 your current location and the patient’s condition.

## What Should You Confirm by Phone Before Visiting?

When calling, ask whether registration is available before asking about the end of consultation hours. The schedule in the search results may differ from actual operations. E-Gen’s hospital and clinic search guide also asks users to confirm by phone.

> “Please make sure to confirm the consultation hours by phone before visiting.”
>
> — National Emergency Medical Center E-Gen Hospital and Clinic Search Guide

1. **State the visit date.** Clarify whether you are visiting today or on another day during the holiday period.
2. **State your expected arrival time.** Confirm whether you can register at that time.
3. **State the patient’s age.** Briefly explain the symptoms and when they began.
4. **Ask about the care you need.** Confirm whether medical staff in the relevant specialty will be providing care.
5. **Confirm the visit location.** Ask for directions to the treatment location and entrance.

Write down the names of medications being taken to prepare for the consultation. Also note any medication allergies. If prescription dispensing is required, prepare the prescription.

## Also Confirm Whether You Can Obtain Medication After Hospital Treatment

Checking both hospitals and pharmacies can reduce travel after treatment. Even if a hospital is operating, nearby pharmacies may be closed. Do not assume that the medication you need can be dispensed based solely on a pharmacy’s business hours.

1. **Search for pharmacies near the medical institution.** Check their operating hours on the visit date.
2. **Ask the hospital about available pharmacies.** Decide where to go after treatment.
3. **After receiving a prescription, ask the pharmacy whether it can dispense it.** Provide the exact medication name and dosage.
4. **State when you will arrive at the pharmacy.** Confirm whether dispensing requests can be accepted at that time.

This procedure follows from the need to search for hospitals and pharmacies separately. Do not assume that the stock of a specific medication has been confirmed solely from the search list. Contact the pharmacy regarding stock or prescription-related decisions.

## What Should You Do If There Are No Search Results or the Location Is Incorrect?

If there are no search results, first recheck the location and date settings. When visiting your hometown, your mobile phone may display a different region. If it remains difficult to find an institution after changing the settings, contact the local public health center.

1. **Check the map location.** Move the center of the search to the address where you are actually staying.
2. **Check the date.** Distinguish between current operating conditions and a future visit date.
3. **Broaden the search area.** Also check nearby cities, counties, or districts within traveling distance.
4. **Check local notices.** Look for Chuseok medical care information on the public health center’s website.
5. **Use telephone guidance.** For information on medical institutions, contact the appropriate channel, such as 129. Call 119 in an urgent situation.

No results do not necessarily mean that every nearby institution is closed. The map location and filters affect the results. Even if you find a hospital, you still need to confirm by phone before leaving.

## Common Mistakes When Reading Holiday Medical Care Information

Do not interpret the regular schedule as the operating hours on Chuseok Day. Even when the institution’s name is the same, the applicable dates may differ. Search again to verify saved screens.

| Common mistake | Correct way to check |
|---|---|
| Applying the regular Saturday schedule to September 26 | Check the operating schedule for the relevant date during Chuseok 2026 |
| Assuming an institution provides care every day because it appears on the holiday list | Check the hours for each visit date |
| Assuming registration remains available until just before consultations end | Ask whether registration will be available at the expected arrival time |
| Assuming an open hospital offers care in every specialty | Ask whether the required specialty is available that day |
| Assuming an open pharmacy has the prescribed medication in stock | Ask the pharmacy whether dispensing is available |
| Applying 129’s emergency assistance consultation hours to general consultations | Check the Chuseok consultation service notice |

## Where Can You Check Holiday Medical Fees?

Ask the institution you are visiting which charges apply. Do not apply temporary surcharge rates from previous holidays to 2026. Do not interpret the compensation paid to medical institutions as the amount the patient must pay.

- Ask whether a surcharge applies on the visit date and at the visit time.
- After treatment, check the patient-paid items on the receipt.
- Check the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service for explanations of the system.
- In an urgent situation, do not delay calling for help to check costs.

## Can You Also Use the Eunggeupttokttok App?

Eunggeupttokttok is an app that provides guidance to medical institutions based on symptoms entered by the user. The National Emergency Medical Center announced a pilot operation on July 31, 2025. The announcement describes features for finding nearby medical institutions and receiving first-aid guidance. Check the features and access instructions in the [National Emergency Medical Center Launch Announcement](https://www.e-gen.or.kr/egen/notice_view.do?brdclscd=02&brdctsno=12899&currentPageNum=7024&searchDatayear=&searchKeyword=&searchTarget=ALL&upperfixyn=Y).

You can use the E-Gen web search without waiting to install the app. Even for institutions recommended by the app, confirm by phone before visiting. If there are urgent symptoms, call 119 before operating the app.

## FAQ

### What date should I use to search for hospitals and pharmacies during Chuseok 2026?
Select the date you will actually visit. The Chuseok public holidays are September 24–26. Since September 27 is a Sunday, check separately whether the facility is open that day as well.

### If E-Gen says a facility is currently open, can I visit right away?
Call the facility before leaving. The displayed operating hours may differ. Check whether you can register at your expected arrival time.

### If a hospital is on the holiday list, does it provide care throughout the entire Chuseok holiday?
Being on the list does not mean that it provides care every day. Check its consultation hours for the date of your visit. Ask the facility again whether it is open that day.

### What is the difference between Holiday Keeper Pharmacy and E-Gen?
You can use E-Gen to find information about hospitals, pharmacies, and emergency rooms. Use Holiday Keeper Pharmacy to search for pharmacies. After finding a pharmacy, check its business hours and whether it can fill prescriptions.

### Does 129 provide 24-hour medical consultations during Chuseok?
You need to check the 2026 Chuseok operating notice. The standard hours given for general consultations are 09:00–18:00 on weekdays. Do not assume that the 24-hour availability of emergency support consultations applies to all medical consultations.

### Should I call 119 or 129?
Call 119 if you have urgent symptoms or need emergency consultation. You can also call 129 for information about open hospitals and pharmacies. Check separately for 129's operating hours during the holiday period.

### If my child gets sick at night, should I look for a Moonlight Children's Hospital?
Search for one if your child needs treatment for a mild illness at night or on a holiday. Call to confirm whether treatment is available for your child's age and on the date of your visit. Call 119 if your child is unconscious or has severe difficulty breathing.

### Can I also search for dental care during Chuseok?
Narrow your search to dentistry. Call to ask whether you can receive the treatment you need on that date. Do not assume that treatment is available merely because the facility appears in the search results.

### What should I do if only hospitals in the wrong area appear at my Chuseok destination?
Reset the map location to the address where you are actually staying. Also check the date of your visit and the currently open filter. If there are not enough results, expand the search area to nearby areas you can travel to.

### If a pharmacy is open, can I get all of my prescription medications there?
Being open alone does not guarantee that the pharmacy can dispense the medication you need. After receiving your prescription, ask the pharmacy whether it can fill it. Also check whether it will accept prescriptions for dispensing at your expected arrival time.

### If there are no search results, does that mean all nearby hospitals are closed?
You cannot conclude that. Check the location, date, and search criteria again. If you still have difficulty finding one, use public health center notices or telephone information services.

### Do I have to install the Eunggeup-Ttokttok app?
You can also search for hospitals and pharmacies on the E-Gen website. Eunggeup-Ttokttok is an additional way to receive guidance on medical facilities based on symptoms. In an emergency, prioritize calling 119 over installing the app.

## Sources

- [Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute Post: Korea AeroSpace Administration Announces the “2026 Calendar Guidelines”](https://www.kasi.re.kr/kor/post/newsMaterial/32031)
- [Korea Policy Briefing: Need to Go to the Emergency Room Late at Night? Check E-gen!](https://www.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148931407)
- [Ministry of Health and Welfare: Check Hospitals, Clinics, and Pharmacies Open During the Lunar New Year Holiday on 'e-gen'](https://www.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148938993)
- [Health and Welfare Call Center 129: Notice on Consultation Hours and Holiday Consultation Services](https://www.129.go.kr/)
- [Korean Pharmaceutical Association Pharmacy Finder](https://www.kpanet.or.kr/pharmFindPage.cm?menuCd=1002070000)
- [Holiday Keeper Pharmacy](https://www.pharm114.or.kr/)
- [Seodaemun-gu Public Health Center: Information on the Emergency Medical Portal and Holiday Keeper Pharmacies](https://www.sdm.go.kr/health/contents/biz/medicine/e-gen-service)
- [Incheon Metropolitan City: Status of Moonlight Children's Hospitals](https://www.incheon.go.kr/health/HE060101/view?curPage=5&nttNo=2044128)
- [National Emergency Medical Center: Notice on the Launch and Pilot Operation of the Emergency TokTok App for Finding Hospitals by Symptom](https://www.e-gen.or.kr/egen/notice_view.do?brdclscd=02&brdctsno=12899&currentPageNum=7024&searchDatayear=&searchKeyword=&searchTarget=ALL&upperfixyn=Y)
- [Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency National Health Information Portal: Emergency Information](https://health.kdca.go.kr/healthinfo/biz/health/gnrlzHealthInfo/healthInfo/emgncySittnInfoMain.do)

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