Public holidays in North Korea
22 public holidays in North Korea between now and Saturday 23 October 2027, with the regional ones and every clock change.
The next public holiday in North Korea is Mother's Day on Monday 16 November 2026
2 public holidays are left in North Korea in 2026. North Korea doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
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Upcoming public holidays and clock changes
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Upcoming public holidays in North Korea
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16 November 2026 | Mother's Day | Nationwide |
| Sunday 27 December 2026 | Socialist Constitution Day | Nationwide |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| Sunday 7 February 2027 | Korean New Year | Nationwide |
| Monday 8 February 2027 | Founding Day of the Korean People's Army | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 16 February 2027 | Day of the Shining Star | Nationwide |
| Wednesday 17 February 2027 | Day of the Shining Star | Nationwide |
| Sunday 21 February 2027 | Daeboreum | Nationwide |
| Monday 8 March 2027 | International Women's Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 5 April 2027 | Cheongmyeong Festival | Nationwide |
| Thursday 15 April 2027 | Day of the Sun | Nationwide |
| Friday 16 April 2027 | Day of the Sun | Nationwide |
| Sunday 25 April 2027 | Founding Day of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army | Nationwide |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | International Workers' Day | Nationwide |
| Sunday 6 June 2027 | Foundation Day of the Korean Children's Union | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 27 July 2027 | Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War | Nationwide |
| Sunday 15 August 2027 | Liberation Day | Nationwide |
| Wednesday 25 August 2027 | Day of Songun | Nationwide |
| Saturday 28 August 2027 | Youth Day | Nationwide |
| Thursday 9 September 2027 | Founding Day of the DPRK | Nationwide |
| Wednesday 15 September 2027 | Chuseok | Nationwide |
| Sunday 10 October 2027 | Foundation Day of the Workers' Party of Korea | Nationwide |
Current time in North Korea
Clock changes in North Korea
Questions
When is the next public holiday in North Korea?
The next public holiday in North Korea is Mother's Day on Monday 16 November 2026.
How many public holidays are left in 2026 in North Korea?
2 public holidays are left in North Korea in 2026.
When do the clocks change in North Korea?
North Korea doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Friday 23 October 2026