Holidays in North Korea for 2016

Discover the official list of public, bank, and religious holidays in North Korea for 2016. Use this comprehensive guide to stay informed about important dates and observances across the country.

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DateWeekdayNameNotes
January 15thFriday

Chosongul Day

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February 7thSunday

Seotdal Geumeum

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February 8thMonday

Army Day

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February 8thMonday

Meoseumnal

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February 8thMonday

Seollal

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February 14thSunday

Generalissimo Day

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February 16thTuesday

Day of the Shining Star

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February 17thWednesday

Second Day of the Shining Star

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February 22ndMonday

Daeboreum

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March 2ndWednesday

Tree Planting Day

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April 5thTuesday

Hansik

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April 9thSaturday

Samjinnal

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April 15thFriday

Day of the Sun

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April 16thSaturday

Second Day of the Sun

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April 17thSunday

Third Day of the Sun

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April 21stThursday

Kang Pan-sok's Birthday

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April 25thMonday

Military Foundation Day

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May 14thSaturday

Chopail

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June 6thMonday

Korean Children's Union Foundation Day

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June 9thThursday

Surinal

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June 19thSunday

Anniversary of Kim Jong Il's commencement of work in the Workers' Party Central Committee

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July 3rdSunday

Day of the Strategic Forces

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July 18thMonday

Yudu

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July 27thWednesday

Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War

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August 9thTuesday

Chilseok

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August 15thMonday

Liberation Day

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August 17thWednesday

Baekjung

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August 25thThursday

Day of Songun

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September 9thFriday

Day of the Foundation of the Republic

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September 15thThursday

Hangawi

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October 9thSunday

Jungyangjeol

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October 10thMonday

Party Foundation Day

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November 16thWednesday

Mother's Day

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December 20thTuesday

Dongji

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December 24thSaturday

Kim Jong-suk's Birthday

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December 27thTuesday

Constitution Day

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Holiday data for far-reaching years is subject to change due to laws and government decrees.

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