North Korea Public Holidays 2026

January

New Year

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

February

Seollal

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

Public Holiday

Tue15

Cheongwoldaeboreum

Cheongwoldaeboreum is a public holiday in North Korea

Public Holiday

Tue16

Birth date of Kim Jong Il

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

Public Holiday

March

Mon8

International Women's Day

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

Public Holiday

April

Thu15

Birth Date of Kim Il Sung

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

Public Holiday

Sun25

Chosun People's Army Foundation Day

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

Public Holiday

May

Fri1

May Day

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

Public Holiday

June

Sat6

Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day

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

Public Holiday

July

Mon27

Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War

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

Public Holiday

August

Sat15

Liberation Day

Liberation Day is a public holiday in North Korea

Public Holiday

Tue25

Day of Songun

Day of Songun is a public holiday in North Korea

Public Holiday

September

Wed9

National Day

National Day is a public holiday in North Korea

Public Holiday

Tue17

Chuseok Harvest Festival

Chuseok Harvest Festival is a public holiday in North Korea

Public Holiday

October

Sat10

Party Foundation Day

Party Foundation Day is a public holiday in North Korea

Public Holiday

November

Mon16

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a public holiday in North Korea

Public Holiday

December

Sun27

Constitution Day

Constitution Day is a public holiday in North Korea

Public Holiday