North Korea Public Holidays 2026
21 public holidays in 2026
January 2026
1 Thu
New Year's Day
February 2026
8 Sun
Founding Day of the Korean People's Army
16 Mon
Day of the Shining Star
17 Tue
Day of the Shining Star; Korean New Year
March 2026
3 Tue
Daeboreum
8 Sun
International Women's Day
April 2026
5 Sun
Cheongmyeong Festival
15 Wed
Day of the Sun
16 Thu
Day of the Sun
25 Sat
Founding Day of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army
May 2026
1 Fri
International Workers' Day
June 2026
6 Sat
Foundation Day of the Korean Children's Union
July 2026
27 Mon
Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War
August 2026
15 Sat
Liberation Day
25 Tue
Day of Songun
28 Fri
Youth Day
September 2026
9 Wed
Founding Day of the DPRK
25 Fri
Chuseok
October 2026
10 Sat
Foundation Day of the Workers' Party of Korea
November 2026
16 Mon
Mother's Day
December 2026
27 Sun
Socialist Constitution Day
About North Korea Holidays
This page lists all official public holidays in North Korea for 2026. Public holidays are days when most businesses and government offices are closed. Some holidays may vary by region or state.