North Korea holidays 2026
National/default jurisdiction calendar. State, provincial, religious and industry schedules can differ.
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| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2026-02-08 | Founding Day of the Korean People's Army |
| 2026-02-16 | Day of the Shining Star |
| 2026-02-17 | Day of the Shining Star; Korean New Year |
| 2026-03-03 | Daeboreum |
| 2026-03-08 | International Women's Day |
| 2026-04-05 | Cheongmyeong Festival |
| 2026-04-15 | Day of the Sun |
| 2026-04-16 | Day of the Sun |
| 2026-04-25 | Founding Day of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army |
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | International Workers' Day |
| 2026-06-06 | Foundation Day of the Korean Children's Union |
| 2026-07-27 | Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War |
| 2026-08-15 | Liberation Day |
| 2026-08-25 | Day of Songun |
| 2026-08-28 | Youth Day |
| 2026-09-09 | Founding Day of the DPRK |
| 2026-09-25 | Chuseok |
| 2026-10-10 | Foundation Day of the Workers' Party of Korea |
| 2026-11-16 | Mother's Day |
| 2026-12-27 | Socialist Constitution Day |
Generated from python-holidays 0.105, October 2, 2026. Observed dates are included when provided by the country calendar. Dates may change following official announcements. An entry does not establish closure of every business.