Below you'll find 2026's official holidays for North Korea. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.
North Korea Public Holidays 2026
North Korea
There are 15 public holidays in North Korea for 2026. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.
| Date | Day | Holiday name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thu | New Year |
| 2026-02-16 | Mon | Birth date of Kim Jong Il |
| 2026-02-17 | Tue | Seollal |
| 2026-03-08 | Sun | International Women's Day |
| 2026-04-15 | Wed | Birth Date of Kim Il Sung |
| 2026-04-25 | Sat | Chosun People's Army Foundation Day |
| 2026-05-01 | Fri | May Day |
| 2026-06-06 | Sat | Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day |
| 2026-07-27 | Mon | Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War |
| 2026-08-15 | Sat | Liberation Day |
| 2026-08-25 | Tue | Day of Songun |
| 2026-09-09 | Wed | National Day |
| 2026-10-10 | Sat | Party Foundation Day |
| 2026-11-16 | Mon | Mother's Day |
| 2026-12-27 | Sun | Constitution Day |
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