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North Korea Public Holidays 2026

Official national and bank holidays — complete calendar for 2026

11 public holidays
Next: Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) — 29 days
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Holiday types:nationalpublicbankreligious

Below is the complete list of official North Korea public holidays in 2026. Dates include national holidays, bank holidays, and religious observances. Weekend shifts and observed dates are noted where applicable.

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11 total holidays in 2026

January 2026— 1 holiday

Thu
1
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
national

February 2026— 1 holiday

Mon
16
Day of the Shining Star (Kim Jong-il Birthday)
Monday, February 16, 2026
national

March 2026— 1 holiday

Sun
8
International Women's Day
Sunday, March 8, 2026
public

April 2026— 2 holidays

Wed
15
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday)Most important public holiday
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
national
Sat
25
Military Foundation Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026
national

May 2026— 1 holiday

Fri
1
International Labour Day
Friday, May 1, 2026
national

July 2026— 1 holiday

Mon
27
Korean War Victory Day
Monday, July 27, 2026
national

August 2026— 1 holiday

Sat
15
Liberation Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026
national

September 2026— 1 holiday

Wed
9
Republic Foundation Day
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
national

October 2026— 1 holiday

Sat
10
Workers' Party Foundation Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026
national

December 2026— 1 holiday

Sun
27
Socialist Constitution Day
Sunday, December 27, 2026
national

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North Korea has 11 public holidays in 2026, including 10 national holidays. The calendar covers all official national holidays observed nationally.

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