Today, 24 January 2026, is not a public holiday in North Korea.
There are a total of 13 holidays in North Korea in 2026. The table below lists all holidays and when they’re observed.
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| Birth date of Kim Jong Il | 16 February 2026 |
| International Women's Day | 8 March 2026 |
| Birth Date of Kim Il Sung | 15 April 2026 |
| Chosun People's Army Foundation Day | 25 April 2026 |
| May Day | 1 May 2026 |
| Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day | 6 June 2026 |
| Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War | 27 July 2026 |
| Liberation Day | 15 August 2026 |
| Day of Songun | 25 August 2026 |
| National Day | 9 September 2026 |
| Party Foundation Day | 10 October 2026 |
| Constitution Day | 27 December 2026 |
Holiday
Birth date of Kim Jong Il
Day
16 February 2026
Holiday
International Women's Day
Day
8 March 2026
Holiday
Birth Date of Kim Il Sung
Day
15 April 2026
Holiday
Chosun People's Army Foundation Day
Day
25 April 2026
Holiday
May Day
Day
1 May 2026
Holiday
Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day
Day
6 June 2026
Holiday
Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War
Day
27 July 2026
Holiday
Liberation Day
Day
15 August 2026
Holiday
Day of Songun
Day
25 August 2026
Holiday
National Day
Day
9 September 2026
Holiday
Party Foundation Day
Day
10 October 2026
Holiday
Constitution Day
Day
27 December 2026
| Holiday | Day |
|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January 2026 |
Holiday
New Year
Day
1 January 2026
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