🤖 Quick answer: Which days during South Korea’s 2026 Dermatology holiday season are most likely to be fully booked?
If you’re planning to travel to South Korea for cosmetic procedures between late September and early October 2026, be sure to keep in mind that clinics will be closed during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, National Day, and Korean Language Day.
Among the 30 Dermatology and cosmetic clinics in South Korea that we’ve compiled so far, September 24–27 is the period when you need to make arrangements well in advance. On October 3, October 5, and October 9 as well, several clinics will be closed or only have some doctors on duty.
It’s important to note that “open for business” doesn’t necessarily mean all doctors are seeing patients as usual. For example, some clinics may be open, but only the designated chief physician is available for consultations; meanwhile, the October schedule for some hospitals has not yet been fully finalized.
If you’ve already booked your flight, it’s recommended not to just check whether “this clinic offers the procedure,” but also to verify:
- Check if the desired doctor is seeing patients on that day
- Are appointments available for the procedure I want to have?
- Is the Chinese translation still scheduled as usual?
- Are October 3rd, 5th, and 9th regular clinic days?
- Have hospitals marked as “TBD/Temporarily Open” completed final confirmation?
Below, the information currently gathered is organized by date and hospital.
📅 Clinic closure schedule during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday in September 2026
September 23–27: Multiple clinics will be closed simultaneously
| Hospital/Clinic | Mid-Autumn Festival plans in September | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diori | Closed on 9/24 and 9/25 | Open as usual on other dates |
| Sinsa The Ippo | Closed on 9/25 and 9/26 | Open as usual on other dates |
| Jeju Nowmedi | Closed on 9/25 | Open as usual on other dates |
| Shinederma at Dongdaemun | Closed from 9/24 to 9/26 | — |
| Seongsu NEWLINE | Closed from 9/24 to 9/26 | — |
| Busan The First Flagship Store | Closed from 9/24 to 9/27 | — |
| Haeundae Centum BB | Closed from 9/25 to 9/27 | Normal clinic hours on 9/24 |
| Minit | Closed from 9/24 to 9/27 | National Day plans are still to be determined |
| Lumiin | Closed from 9/24 to 9/27 | — |
| Dongdaemun | Closed from 9/24 to 9/27 | — |
| JD | Closed from 9/24 to 9/27 | — |
| HEV | Closed from 9/24 to 9/27 | — |
| Jeju Riyeon Dermatology | Closed from 9/23 to 9/27 | — |
| Imageup Dermatology | Closed from 9/25 to 9/27 | National Day plans are still to be determined |
| Gowa Elegant Dermatology | Closed from 9/23 to 9/25 | National Day plans to be determined |
| Gangnam Barog Dermatology | Closed on 9/25 | Open for National Day celebrations |
| Wonderful! | Closed on 9/25 and 9/26 | Schedule for October is still pending |
| BELLE AMIE RENOVO in Hongdae | Closed on 9/25 and 9/26 | — |
| Dongdaemun Doctors | Closed from 9/24 to 9/26 | — |
| UMI | Closed on 9/25 | National Day and Korean Language Day: Temporary closure |
| MaisondeM | Closed on 9/25 and 9/26 | Open as usual for National Day celebrations |
| GoldJ | Closed from 9/24 to 9/26 | — |
| Meilaixi Hospital | Closed from 9/24 to 9/26 | — |
| Secret Hospital | Closed on 9/25 | All other arrangements are on track. |
| Snow Snow Hospital | Closed on 9/25 and 9/26 | — |
Reminder: The information above is based on the hospital announcements currently available. Some hospitals may update their holiday service schedules later, so it’s recommended to check again before you set off.
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🇰🇷 Which hospitals will be closed for National Day in October 2026 and Korean Language Day?
Just because the Mid-Autumn Festival ends at the end of September doesn’t mean medical beauty treatments can be scheduled normally right from the beginning of October.
The confirmed closure dates so far are mainly concentrated in:
October 3rd | National Day Octo
ber 5th | Some hospitals adjust their closure sche
dule October 8th–9th | Some hospitals are closed
October 9th | Korean Culture Day
Current information on clinic closures in October
| Hospital/Clinic | Clinic Closure Schedule for October | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diorie | Open as usual for National Day celebrations | Open as usual in Korean and Japanese. |
| Sinsa The Ippo | Open as usual for National Day celebrations | Open as usual in Korean and Japanese. |
| Jeju Nowmedi | Open as usual for National Day celebrations | — |
| Shinederma at Dongdaemun | Closed on 10/3 and 10/9 | — |
| Seongsu NEWLINE | Closed on 10/3 and 10/9 | — |
| Busan The First Flagship Store | Closed on 10/3, 10/4, and 10/9 | — |
| Haeundae Centum BB | Closed on 10/3, 10/4, 10/8, and 10/9 | — |
| Lumiin | Closed on 10/3 and 10/9 | 10/5 is still undecided |
| Dongdaemun | Open on 10/3 and 10/9 | Only Director Li is at work. |
| Busan The First Dermatology | Closed on 10/3, 10/5, and 10/9 | — |
| JD | Closed on 10/3, 10/5, and 10/9 | — |
| HEV | Closed on 10/3, 10/5, and 10/9 | — |
| Jeju Riyeon Dermatology | Closed on 10/3 and 10/9 | — |
| Gangnam Barog Dermatology | Open for National Day celebrations | — |
| JD | Closed on 10/3 and 10/5 | October 9th is still undecided. |
| Wonderful! | October 3rd and October 5th are still to be confirmed. | October 9th is still undecided. |
| BELLE AMIE RENOVO in Hongdae | Closed on 10/3 | October 9th is still undecided. |
| Dongdaemun Doctors | 10/3, 10/5 | Dr. Li is seeing patients now |
| UMI | Temporarily closed for National Day celebrations | Double-check before making the appointment |
| MaisondeM | Normal business hours on National Day | Closed on 10/9 |
| GoldJ | Closed on 10/3 and 10/5 | Closed on 10/9 |
| Meilaixi Hospital | Closed on 10/3 | Closed on 10/8 and 10/9 |
| Secret Hospital | Open as usual for National Day celebrations | Open as usual in Korean and Japanese. |
| Snow Snow Hospital | Closed on 10/3 | Closed on 10/9 |
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⚠️ Most common mistake: “Open for business” ≠ “The doctor you want to schedule with is definitely available”
This is the easiest aspect to overlook when planning a medical beauty trip to South Korea.
For example:
Although Doctors at Dongdaemun are open during some public holidays, current information indicates that Dr. Lee is the one providing consultations.
The Dongdaemun clinic is also open on October 3rd and October 9th, but only Director Lee will be on duty.
So if you are:
“I happened to be in Seoul on October 3rd, and as soon as I saw the clinic was open, I made a reservation right away.”
This approach isn’t necessarily safe.
If your top priority is to have a specific director, a specific procedure, or a specific doctor performing the treatment, you should check the “business hours” and “doctor’s availability days” separately.
This is especially true for procedures such as injections, fillers, contouring, or energy treatments that require a licensed physician to perform them.
🗓️ What if your travel plans happen to fall between September 24th and 27th?
If your trip to South Korea includes:
Sept 24–27
These past few days happen to fall during the period when the most hospitals are closed.
Don’t wait until you arrive in South Korea to look for a hospital in this situation.
A more reasonable approach is:
First, determine the hospital → confirm the doctor → verify the operating days → then arrange flights and other arrangements.
If you’ve already purchased your flight tickets, it’s recommended to start with:
- The project you really want to work on
- Is it necessary to specify a doctor?
- Which day can it be adjusted
- Which hospitals have confirmed they are open for business
Work backwards from these four conditions.
Instead of simply booking a appointment as soon as you see that “a certain clinic is open during holidays.”
🇹🇼 What Taiwanese visitors often miss: October 3rd is more than just “whether it’s open or not”
If you’re a traveler from Taiwan, seeing “National Day on October 3” might lead you to assume it’s just Taiwan’s own National Day holiday.
However, for trips to South Korea, statutory holidays and extended weekend breaks may also occur in early October. As a result, the period from October 3rd to 9th isn’t ideal for scheduling medical beauty appointments strictly according to regular business hours.
Especially needed are:
- Designated Doctor
- Chinese Translation
- Specific equipment
- Specific treatment time
- Multiple clinics scheduling back-to-back
Those people should definitely confirm in advance.
🏥 Based on the current information, which hospitals have relatively clear holiday schedules?
Based solely on the current information regarding clinic closures, hospitals can be divided into three categories for now.
🟢 Category A: Holiday business hours are relatively clear
For example:
Diorie is clo
sed on September 24 and 25, but open as usual during National Day and Korean Language Day.
Sinsa’s The Ippo9 will be closed on Sep
tember 25 and 26, but it remains open during National Day and Korean Language Day.
Gangnam Barog Dermatology is closed o
n 9/25 but open during National Day holidays.
MaisondeM wil
l be closed on September 25th and 26th, open as usual during National Day, and closed on October 9th.
Secret Hospital is clos
ed on September 25th, but remains open during National Day and Korean Language Day.
But “relatively easy to confirm” here simply means that the business notices received so far are quite clear, and it doesn’t mean that appointments can be made for all doctors and all procedures.
🟡 Category B: Open for business, but be sure to consult a designated doctor
For example:
At the Doctors section of Dongdaemun, doctors a
re still available for consultations during the October holiday period, but current information shows that Dr. Lee is the one providing care.
Dongdaemun
is open on 10/3 and 10/9, but Dr. Lee is currently the one seeing patients.
If your requirement is to specify another doctor, you can’t just focus on “hours of operation.”
🔴 Category C: Information is still pending at this time
For example:
- Minit
- Imageup Dermatology
- Gowa Elegant Dermatology
- Lumiin 10/5
- Wonderful!
- BELLE AMIE RENOVO in Hongdae, October 9th
- JD 10/9
- UMI’s Partial Holiday Schedule
It doesn’t necessarily mean these clinics are closed — the information is just not fully confirmed yet.
If you’ve already purchased your ticket, it’s best to double-check it again at the time of booking.
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📍 Additional update: Special operating/holiday schedules for some clinics
In addition to the information on those 30 clinics above, there are also some special business details that have been compiled so far.
📅 September 23–26
Cheongdam E-Ceramic Beauty: Open from 9/23 to 9/26.
📅 September 24, 26
JRYN in Seomyeon, JRYN in Nampo, and Ruixis: open on 9/24 and 9/26.
The business hours for October have not been announced yet.
📅 September 24–25
Lovelae in Hongdae: Open from 9/24 to 9/25.
The business hours for October have not been announced yet.
📅 September 24th
The Face: Open on 9/24.
📅 October 3–5
MaisondeM: Open from 10/3 to 10/5.
📅 October 3–5
JRYN in Seomyeon and JRYN in Nampo: Open from 10/3 to 10/5.
📅 October 5th
The Face: Open 10/5.
🚫 Clinics with scheduled closed days listed
Additionally, current data shows that the following clinics have periods of reduced service:
September 24–27:
- Serene Dermatology with Seongsu
- MaisondeM
- Melab
- Hongdae Kate
- Busan RenoBo
Sep 25–Sep 27:
- The Face
- DAN-A
10/3–10/5:
- Serene Dermatology & Seongsu
- DAN-A
- Melab
- Cheongdam E-Ceramic Beauty
- Hongdae Kate
- Busan LinoBo
10/3, 10/9:
- The Face
🧭 For those who have already bought their flight tickets, we recommend checking it this way.
If you’re planning a medical beauty trip to South Korea at the end of September or early October, don’t just save this table.
The most practical approach is to first mark down your travel dates, then check each place one by one.
① First, check if it’s operating on the day I plan to go.
For example:
9/25 → Check if the hospital is closed
② Double-check whether “the doctor I’m looking for is on duty.”
Especially the programs that feature a designated director.
③ Double-check whether the procedure I want to have is available for booking.
Don’t assume that “the hospital is open” means all services are available as usual.
④ Final confirmation of Chinese-language services and booking process
If you need a Chinese translation, it’s best to mention it directly when making the appointment.
Especially during holidays, when you show up at the location last minute to look for a hospital, your options are usually fewer than on regular days.
💬 Going for medical beauty in Korea during holidays? You can ask this directly when making a reservation.
If you’re not sure how to verify it, you can simply send the following message to customer service:
Hello, I’m planning to visit South Korea at the end of September or early October and would li
ke to schedule a treatment for ＿＿＿＿.
I was wondering if th
ey are open on ＿＿ month ＿＿ day?
If they are open, will Dr. ＿＿＿＿
be available to see patients that day?
Also, I’d like to confirm whether a Chinese translator can be arra
nged, and if there are still available slots for booking.
Thank you.
If it refers to a designated doctor, add another sentence:
I’d like to request Dr. ＿＿＿＿ as my doctor. Could you please help me confirm the appointment schedule during my leave?
This is better than simply asking:
“Are you open during the Mid-Autumn Festival?”
The information obtained is much more comprehensive.
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🔎 2026 South Korea Dermatology Clinic Closure Schedule During Holidays | Quick Lookup
| Date | Key points for searching |
|---|---|
| 9/23 | Some clinics have started to suspend services. |
| 9/24 | Mid-Autumn holiday break: many clinics are closed |
| 9/25 | Most clinics will be closed simultaneously |
| 9/26 | Multiple clinics remain closed indefinitely |
| 9/27 | Some clinics remain closed indefinitely |
| 10/3 | On National Day, many clinics are closed |
| 10/5 | Some clinics are closed / some are still open |
| 10/8 | Some clinics are closed today |
| 10/9 | Korean Daily: Many clinics closed or only some doctors seeing patients |
📌 3 Things You Must Remember
Seoulcheil: Don’t treat September 24–27 as just another ordinary weekend.
This is the period with the most concentrated closures for Mid-Autumn Festival according to the available data.
Second: Make sure to double-check the dates 10/3, 10/5, and 10/9.
Especially on October 3rd and October 9th, while some hospitals are open, only designated doctors may be available for consultations.
Third: When selecting a doctor, be sure to ask if the doctor is currently at work.
Don’t just ask if “the hospital prescribes it.”
✈️ If you’ve already booked your flight, do this first
During holidays in South Korea, what patients fear most in the cosmetic surgery industry isn’t “not knowing which hospital to choose,” but rather:
You’ve already flown there only to find out that the clinic you wanted to visit is closed; or the clinic is open, but the doctor you intended to see isn’t on duty at all.
So this chart is perfect for use in the first round of screening.
First, use the date to filter out hospitals that are closed → then confirm the desired doctor → next, verify the procedure → and finally, complete the appointment.
Additionally, holiday hours may change as the date approaches. This is especially true for clinics currently marked as “TBA/Provisional Hours.” It’s recommended to check again both before the official announcement and before you head out.
If you’ve already decided on your date for visiting Korea, you can also add WeChat user s-sourire first and provide your “date of visit + hospital you’d like to go to + procedure you want to have + preferred doctor,” so as to confirm whether a slot is available during your vacation and which day it can be scheduled.
Information note: This ar
ticle is compiled based on the holiday notices from various hospitals and clinics currently available, with the main goal of helping patients planning to undergo medical beauty treatments in South Korea determine the days when these facilities will be closed. Since operating hours during holidays may change last minute, it’s especially important to verify the “TBD” or “Temporarily open” entries before making a formal appointment. Unconfirmed information in this article should not be assumed as indicating either open or closed hours. All content on this site adheres to the principle of helping people avoid pitfalls in medical beauty treatments; for more details, please check our About page.
