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title: "2027 Bank Calendars: When and How to Get One"
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# 2027 Bank Calendars: When and How to Get One

> Confirm distribution dates for 2027 bank calendars in your bank's app and with the branch you plan to visit. Distinguish past event schedules from pickup requirements, and prepare for first-come, first-served applications and on-site distribution.

## Key Points

- Check your bank's official app for announcements about 2027 calendar events.
- Ask the branch you plan to visit about distribution dates and whether calendars are limited to existing customers.
- Check whether applications are first-come, first-served or entered into a drawing.
- Check the announcement for required information and what to bring for pickup.
- Check your application result or the branch's stock, then collect your calendar as instructed.

For 2027 bank calendars, check distribution dates in the bank’s app and with the branch you plan to visit. Late November is when past events took place. It is not a common distribution date for this year. Check each branch’s requirements for receiving a calendar, too.

The figures for past events in this article are based on official announcements from November 2025 and news reports from December.

## When can you get a 2027 bank calendar?

The exact dates for receiving 2027 calendars depend on each bank’s event announcements. Distribution dates could not be confirmed in the public materials checked on October 30, 2026. Be careful not to copy past dates as this year’s schedule.

Events for 2026 calendars began in late fall 2025. NH NongHyup Bank announced an app giveaway on November 25, 2025. At the time, **desk calendars were available to the first 5,000 people**. [NH NongHyup Bank press release](https://www.nhfngroup.com/user/indexSub.do?boardId=4998475&boardSeq=5789724&command=albumView&dum=dum&framePath=unknownboard&page=1&siteId=nhfngroup)

| Category | Confirmed past example | What it means for getting a 2027 calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NH NongHyup Bank app event | Announced on November 25, 2025, offering 2026 calendars | Check this year’s event announcement and application opening time separately |
| iM Bank branches | Delivered to branches in mid-November 2025, distributed to customers in December | Distinguish the branch delivery date from the customer distribution date |
| Some bank branches in Jung-gu, Seoul | Notices that calendars had run out were confirmed on December 5, 2025 | Do not assume stock will last through the end of the year |

The date calendars arrive at a branch is not necessarily the date customers can receive them. Daegu Ilbo distinguished between delivery to iM Bank branches and distribution to customers. Ask the branch when to visit. [Daegu Ilbo, December 16, 2025 edition](https://pdf.idaegu.com/data/20251216_06.pdf)

## Why people start looking in late November

Late November was when past app events led into year-end distribution. Some branches ran out of stock in early December. News1 confirmed notices that calendars had run out at some branches in Jung-gu, Seoul, on December 5, 2025. [News1 report, December 7, 2025](https://v.daum.net/v/20251207072914903)

Reduced production has also been reported as a reason calendars have become harder to get. Economist cited the use of mobile calendars and efforts to reduce paper use. This does not mean every bank cut production by the same percentage. [Economist report, December 15, 2024](https://economist.co.kr/article/view/ecn202412120028)

In fact, iM Bank has stated that it was not reducing quantities. Daegu Ilbo reported that 400,000 copies were allocated for distribution in 2025. It is therefore difficult to treat individual banks’ circumstances as a nationwide trend. [Daegu Ilbo report](https://pdf.idaegu.com/data/20251216_06.pdf)

- When an app event is announced, check the actual start date and time.
- For branch distribution, prepare according to the guidance from the branch you plan to visit.
- Consider waiting before opening only if on-site, first-come, first-served distribution has been confirmed.
- There is no common rule that you must wait until late November.

## Comparing ways to get a calendar and their requirements

What you need to prepare depends on how the bank distributes its calendars. Distinguish between events you apply for in an app and those where you collect a calendar at a branch. You should also ask the branch you plan to visit whether distribution is limited to existing customers.

| Distribution method | Requirements to check | What to prepare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| In-person branch distribution | Distribution date, remaining stock, restrictions for existing customers | Any verification the branch requires |
| First-come, first-served app applications | Start time, eligible applicants, quantities by type | App login and application information |
| Prize draw entries through apps or social media | Entry period, participation requirements, how winners are announced | Meet the requirements and check the results |
| Distribution to selected groups, such as preferred customers | Customer eligibility criteria and collection instructions | Check whether you qualify |

Past reports confirm cases where existing customers received calendars first. However, simply having an account does not guarantee you a calendar. Starting with the branch you mainly use makes it easier to check which requirements apply to you. [Economist report](https://economist.co.kr/article/view/ecn202412120028)

NH NongHyup Bank’s 2025 event involved applying through the app and receiving the calendar by delivery. Participants chose their preferred calendar from three designs. Check the new announcement to see whether the same method will be used for 2027.

The following wording appeared in the press release titled “NH NongHyup Bank Holds ‘2026 Calendar Giveaway Event’ on NH All One Bank.”

> 2026 NH NongHyup Bank calendars provided to the first 25,000 people

This wording applies only to the 2026 calendar event. Readers were directed to the NH All One Bank event page for details. Check this year’s application requirements in the relevant event listing in the official app, too. [NH NongHyup Bank press release](https://www.nhfngroup.com/user/indexSub.do?boardId=4998475&boardSeq=5789724&command=albumView&dum=dum&framePath=unknownboard&page=1&siteId=nhfngroup)

## What steps should you take to get a bank calendar?

After checking the announcement, prepare according to the distribution method. Before visiting a branch, it is best to ask about the distribution date. For app events, first check whether they are first-come, first-served or prize draws.

1. Look for a 2027 calendar event in your bank’s official app. Also check whether the event is from a previous year.
2. Ask the branch you plan to visit about the distribution date and any restrictions for existing customers. Ask whether it has the desk or wall calendar you want.
3. Check whether it is a first-come, first-served application or a prize draw entry. For first-come, first-served events, check the start time; for prize draws, check the entry period.
4. Check the information and items required by the announcement. If calendars will be delivered, check your delivery address.
5. Check your app application result or the branch’s stock. Receive your calendar through the delivery or branch collection method specified.

You can also ask the local agricultural and livestock cooperatives, Saemaul Geumgo, or Shinhyup where you bank whether they distribute calendars. However, do not assume another financial institution’s event requirements apply. Start by asking each branch whether calendars are being produced.

## Common mistakes when reading bank calendar information

A common mistake is treating past examples as confirmed requirements for this year. When looking at dates and quantities in particular, check the year as well. An experience at one branch does not establish the distribution rules at another.

| Common interpretation | What to distinguish |
| --- | --- |
| Last year’s event was on November 25, so this year’s will be on the same date | The past event date and the application date for 2027 calendars |
| One branch ran out, so distribution has ended nationwide | An individual branch’s stock and the bank’s overall event status |
| I completed the app entry, so I will receive a calendar | Completing an entry and being confirmed as a winner or recipient |
| Calendars have arrived at the branch, so I can get one right away | The branch delivery date and the customer distribution date |
| The amount in a resale listing is the actual transaction price | The seller’s asking price and the final sale price |

The News1 report includes user accounts saying events closed in about 5 minutes and 11 minutes. These are quotations of users’ descriptions. They should be distinguished from official closing statistics announced by banks. [News1 report](https://v.daum.net/v/20251207072914903)

## Beliefs about financial luck and the origins of calendar gifts

The idea that bank calendars bring money is a folk belief. The materials checked contain no evidence proving that they increase wealth. The tradition of giving calendars as gifts can be verified separately.

Haseon dongnyeok is the custom of giving fans in summer and calendars in winter. The National Folk Museum of Korea explains the sharing of New Year calendars at the winter solstice. It also presents records of officials distributing calendars to relatives and acquaintances. [National Folk Museum of Korea, “The 24 Solar Terms: Winter Solstice”](https://www.nfm.go.kr/home/1432/userVideoChannelDetail.do?no=233)

Modern bank calendars also offer designs to enjoy. The following are examples of 2026 calendars featured by News1. Keep them separate from 2027 designs to avoid confusion. [News1 report](https://v.daum.net/v/20251207072914903)

| Bank | Designs featured in 2026 calendars |
| --- | --- |
| KB Kookmin Bank | Scenes from classic literature depicted with Star Friends characters |
| Hana Bank | Photographs of works by Nam June Paik |
| Woori Bank | Works by artists with developmental disabilities and photographs of IU |

## Money-related dates to record on your calendar

Start by recording your own financial schedule on the calendar you receive. Credit card payment dates and deposit maturity dates must be checked for each account. Be careful not to copy someone else’s dates.

| Item to record | Where to check the date | What to note alongside it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Credit card payment date | Card issuer’s app or billing statement | Payment account and billed amount |
| Deposit and installment savings maturity dates | Bank app or account opening details | What happens after maturity |
| Automatic transfer dates | Bank app or billing organization’s guidance | Transfer amount and withdrawal account |
| Year-end tax settlement document submission date | Employer’s guidance | Documents you need |
| Tax filing and payment dates | National Tax Service or relevant authority’s guidance | Whether you are required to file |

Do not rely on a printed calendar alone to determine your personal financial deadlines. Your contract terms and the relevant institution’s guidance are what count. If a date changes, update your calendar notes as well.

## FAQ

### Will banks start handing out 2027 calendars in late November?
Late November is when past events were held. It has not been confirmed as a common distribution date for 2027. Check notices in the bank's app and contact the branch you plan to visit for the exact date.

### Can I get a calendar even if I am not a customer of the bank?
You need to check the distribution conditions with the branch. In the past, some branches gave calendars to existing customers first. If you do not have an account or rarely use it, ask whether you are eligible before visiting.

### Do I need identification to get a bank calendar?
No list of required items that applies to all branches has been confirmed. If the branch checks whether you are a customer, ask what you need to provide for verification.

### Can I have a calendar delivered to my home if I apply through the app?
NH NongHyup Bank's 2025 and 2026 calendar events offered free delivery to the address entered. You need to check the new announcement to find out whether delivery is available for the 2027 event and whether there is a charge.

### What is the difference between first-come, first-served events and prize draws in the app?
For first-come, first-served events, you need to apply while the set quantity is still available. For prize draws, you enter during the entry period and then check whether you have been selected. Do not assume that completing an entry guarantees you will receive a calendar.

### Can I get a calendar if I line up before the bank opens?
Consider arriving early only if on-site, first-come, first-served distribution has been confirmed. If it is not a distribution day or you are not an eligible customer, you may not receive one even if you wait.

### If one branch has run out, have other branches run out too?
A notice that one branch has run out does not tell you whether other branches have any left. Before heading out, ask the branch you plan to visit how many remain.

### Are the figures saying bank calendars were fully claimed within minutes based on an official count?
The figures of about 5 minutes and 11 minutes in the News1 report reviewed here were quoted from user reviews. They cannot readily be regarded as official statistics published by the bank on how quickly the calendars were fully claimed.

### Does hanging a bank calendar improve your financial luck?
This is a popular belief about financial luck. The materials reviewed contain no evidence that it increases wealth. You can use the calendar to record financial schedules and payment due dates.

### Will the 2026 calendar designs stay the same in 2027?
You cannot determine the following year's lineup from past designs alone. If you want a calendar featuring a particular artist or model, check the images and types available for the 2027 event.

### If bank calendars are free, what do the prices in secondhand listings mean?
The price in a secondhand listing is the amount the seller is asking for. It should be distinguished from an official selling price set by the bank or the price actually paid in a completed transaction.

## Sources

- [NH NongHyup Bank holds '2026 Calendar Giveaway Event' on NH All One Bank, November 25, 2025](https://www.nhfngroup.com/user/indexSub.do?boardId=4998475&boardSeq=5789724&command=albumView&dum=dum&framePath=unknownboard&page=1&siteId=nhfngroup)
- [News1, report on a shortage of banks' New Year calendars, December 7, 2025](https://v.daum.net/v/20251207072914903)
- [Daegu Ilbo, report on calendar distribution and shortages in the financial sector, December 16, 2025, page 6](https://pdf.idaegu.com/data/20251216_06.pdf)
- [Economist, report on demand for bank calendars, production volumes, and distribution methods, December 15, 2024](https://economist.co.kr/article/view/ecn202412120028)
- [National Folk Museum of Korea, 24 Solar Terms: Winter Solstice](https://www.nfm.go.kr/home/1432/userVideoChannelDetail.do?no=233)

## Images

![A smiling middle-aged man receives a blue-based desk calendar from an employee at a bank counter.](https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzQ5MDAsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--c7fb2137cb710cb566e09ac2cac97de7eedf0f9e/ai-4295d363.webp)
![An older woman in a plum cardigan smiles while holding a desk calendar beside an open shipping box at a kitchen table.](https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzQ5MDYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--86934f3c8c040e5f080c1c7b117ad2896fa2d7b2/ai-1048d891.webp)