Holidays in North Korea for 2018

Discover the official list of public, bank, and religious holidays in North Korea for 2018. Use this comprehensive guide to stay informed about important dates and observances across the country.

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DateWeekdayNameNotes
January 15thMonday

Chosongul Day

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February 8thThursday

Army Day

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February 14thWednesday

Generalissimo Day

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February 15thThursday

Seotdal Geumeum

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February 16thFriday

Day of the Shining Star

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February 16thFriday

Meoseumnal

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February 16thFriday

Seollal

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February 17thSaturday

Second Day of the Shining Star

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March 2ndFriday

Daeboreum

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March 2ndFriday

Tree Planting Day

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April 5thThursday

Hansik

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April 15thSunday

Day of the Sun

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April 16thMonday

Second Day of the Sun

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April 17thTuesday

Third Day of the Sun

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April 18thWednesday

Samjinnal

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April 21stSaturday

Kang Pan-sok's Birthday

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April 25thWednesday

Military Foundation Day

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May 22ndTuesday

Chopail

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June 6thWednesday

Korean Children's Union Foundation Day

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June 18thMonday

Surinal

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June 19thTuesday

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

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July 3rdTuesday

Day of the Strategic Forces

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July 27thFriday

Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War

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July 27thFriday

Yudu

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August 15thWednesday

Liberation Day

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August 17thFriday

Chilseok

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August 25thSaturday

Baekjung

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August 25thSaturday

Day of Songun

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September 9thSunday

Day of the Foundation of the Republic

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September 24thMonday

Hangawi

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October 10thWednesday

Party Foundation Day

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October 17thWednesday

Jungyangjeol

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November 16thFriday

Mother's Day

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December 20thThursday

Dongji

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December 24thMonday

Kim Jong-suk's Birthday

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December 27thThursday

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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