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Public holidays in North Korea, 2026
Holiday dates21vs 2025: -1
On weekdays13not on the weekend
On the weekend8weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days6
World rank12 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Founding Day of the Korean People's Army |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Mon | Day of the Shining Star |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Tue | Day of the Shining Star; Korean New Year |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Tue | Daeboreum |
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | International Women's Day |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Cheongmyeong Festival |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Wed | Day of the Sun |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Thu | Day of the Sun |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Founding Day of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | International Workers' Day |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Foundation Day of the Korean Children's Union |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Mon | Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Liberation Day |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tue | Day of Songun |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Fri | Youth Day |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Wed | Founding Day of the DPRK |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Fri | Chuseok |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Foundation Day of the Workers' Party of Korea |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Mon | Mother's Day |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Socialist Constitution Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 – Feb 17, 2026 | 4 days | Day of the Shining Star・Day of the Shining Star; Korean New Year |
| May 1, 2026 – May 3, 2026 | 3 days | International Workers' Day |
| Jul 25, 2026 – Jul 27, 2026 | 3 days | Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War |
| Aug 28, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | 3 days | Youth Day |
| Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | 3 days | Chuseok |
| Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026 | 3 days | Mother's Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Day of the Shining Star; Korean New Year
- − Korean New Year
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.