Holidays in North Korea for 2017

Discover the official list of public, bank, and religious holidays in North Korea for 2017. Use this comprehensive guide to stay informed about important dates and observances across the country.

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DateWeekdayNameNotes
January 15thSunday

Chosongul Day

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January 27thFriday

Seotdal Geumeum

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January 28thSaturday

Meoseumnal

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January 28thSaturday

Seollal

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February 8thWednesday

Army Day

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February 11thSaturday

Daeboreum

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February 14thTuesday

Generalissimo Day

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February 16thThursday

Day of the Shining Star

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February 17thFriday

Second Day of the Shining Star

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March 2ndThursday

Tree Planting Day

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March 30thThursday

Samjinnal

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April 5thWednesday

Hansik

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April 15thSaturday

Day of the Sun

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April 16thSunday

Second Day of the Sun

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April 17thMonday

Third Day of the Sun

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April 21stFriday

Kang Pan-sok's Birthday

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April 25thTuesday

Military Foundation Day

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May 3rdWednesday

Chopail

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May 30thTuesday

Surinal

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June 6thTuesday

Korean Children's Union Foundation Day

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June 19thMonday

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

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July 3rdMonday

Day of the Strategic Forces

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July 8thSaturday

Yudu

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July 27thThursday

Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War

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August 15thTuesday

Liberation Day

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August 25thFriday

Day of Songun

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August 28thMonday

Chilseok

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September 5thTuesday

Baekjung

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September 9thSaturday

Day of the Foundation of the Republic

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October 4thWednesday

Hangawi

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October 10thTuesday

Party Foundation Day

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October 28thSaturday

Jungyangjeol

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November 16thThursday

Mother's Day

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December 20thWednesday

Dongji

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December 24thSunday

Kim Jong-suk's Birthday

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December 27thWednesday

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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