Free Palace Entry in Seoul: Oct 29 – Nov 15, 2026 (Korea Grand Festival)
AI-generated illustration of Gyeongbokgung Palace in autumn. From October 29 to November 15, 2026 , Seoul's royal palaces are free to enter . Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Jongmyo Shrine and the Joseon royal tombs all waive the entrance fee during the Korea Grand Festival, a nationwide autumn festival. You don't need a ticket, a reservation or a Korean ID. Just walk in. There are a few catches, though: each palace closes on a different day, the famous Secret Garden is not free, and one small palace needs a phone booking. Here is everything in one place. Autumn at Gyeongbokgung. Photo: Alexander London , Pexels ( Pexels License ). Palace by palace Palace Closed Hours (Nov) Nearest subway Gyeongbokgung Tuesdays 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00) Gyeongbokgung Stn (Line 3), Exit 5 – 2 min Changdeokgung (buildings) Mondays 9:00–17:30 (last entry 16:30) Anguk Stn (Line 3), Exit 3 – 5 min Changgyeonggung Mondays 9:00–21:00 (last entry 20:00)* Hyehwa Stn (Lin...