North Korea Public Holidays in 2017
North Korea has a total of 21 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
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| New Year |
Sunday, January 1, 2017 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Seollal |
Saturday, January 28, 2017 | Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. |
| Cheongwoldaeboreum |
Saturday, February 11, 2017 | Cheongwoldaeboreum is a public holiday in North Korea |
| Birth date of Kim Jong Il |
Thursday, February 16, 2017 | Birth date of Kim Jong Il is a public holiday in North Korea |
| International Women's Day |
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | International Women's Day is a public holiday in North Korea |
| March Equinox |
Monday, March 20, 2017 | March Equinox in North Korea (Pyongyang) |
| Birth Date of Kim Il Sung |
Saturday, April 15, 2017 | Birth Date of Kim Il Sung is a public holiday in North Korea |
| Chosun People's Army Foundation Day |
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 | Chosun People's Army Foundation Day is a public holiday in North Korea |
| May Day |
Monday, May 1, 2017 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day |
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 | Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day is a public holiday in North Korea |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | June Solstice in North Korea (Pyongyang) |
| Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War |
Thursday, July 27, 2017 | Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War is a public holiday in North Korea |
| Liberation Day |
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 | Liberation Day is a public holiday in North Korea |
| Day of Songun |
Friday, August 25, 2017 | Day of Songun is a public holiday in North Korea |
| National Day |
Saturday, September 9, 2017 | National Day is a public holiday in North Korea |
| September Equinox |
Friday, September 22, 2017 | September Equinox in North Korea (Pyongyang) |
| Chuseok Harvest Festival |
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 | Chuseok Harvest Festival is a public holiday in North Korea |
| Party Foundation Day |
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 | Party Foundation Day is a public holiday in North Korea |
| Mother's Day |
Thursday, November 16, 2017 | Mother's Day is a public holiday in North Korea |
| December Solstice |
Thursday, December 21, 2017 | December Solstice in North Korea (Pyongyang) |
| Constitution Day |
Wednesday, December 27, 2017 | Constitution Day is a public holiday in North Korea |
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