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North Korea
Total 15 public holidays

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Holiday List

January

1 holidays

01

Thursday

New Year

Public holiday

New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.

01/01/2026

February

2 holidays

16

Monday

Birth date of Kim Jong Il

Public holiday

Birth date of Kim Jong Il is a public holiday in North Korea

02/16/2026

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Tuesday

Seollal

Public holiday

Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.

02/17/2026

March

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Sunday

International Women's Day

Public holiday

International Women's Day is a public holiday in North Korea

03/08/2026

April

2 holidays

15

Wednesday

Birth Date of Kim Il Sung

Public holiday

Birth Date of Kim Il Sung is a public holiday in North Korea

04/15/2026

25

Saturday

Chosun People's Army Foundation Day

Public holiday

Chosun People's Army Foundation Day is a public holiday in North Korea

04/25/2026

May

1 holidays

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Friday

May Day

Public holiday

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.

05/01/2026

June

1 holidays

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Saturday

Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day

Public holiday

Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day is a public holiday in North Korea

06/06/2026

July

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27

Monday

Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War

Public holiday

Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War is a public holiday in North Korea

07/27/2026

August

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15

Saturday

Liberation Day

Public holiday

Liberation Day is a public holiday in North Korea

08/15/2026

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Tuesday

Day of Songun

Public holiday

Day of Songun is a public holiday in North Korea

08/25/2026

September

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Wednesday

National Day

Public holiday

National Day is a public holiday in North Korea

09/09/2026

October

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Saturday

Party Foundation Day

Public holiday

Party Foundation Day is a public holiday in North Korea

10/10/2026

November

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Mother's Day

Public holiday

Mother's Day is a public holiday in North Korea

11/16/2026

December

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Constitution Day

Public holiday

Constitution Day is a public holiday in North Korea

12/27/2026