Holidays in North Korea in 2028

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in North Korea in 2028. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting North Korea.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year North Korea
January 1 2028, Saturday
National
Birth date of Kim Jong Il North Korea
February 16 2028, Wednesday
National
International Women's Day North Korea
March 8 2028, Wednesday
National
March Equinox North Korea
March 20 2028, Monday
Seasonal
Birth Date of Kim Il Sung North Korea
April 15 2028, Saturday
National
Chosun People's Army Foundation Day North Korea
April 25 2028, Tuesday
National
May Day North Korea
May 1 2028, Monday
National
Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day North Korea
June 6 2028, Tuesday
National
June Solstice North Korea
June 21 2028, Wednesday
Seasonal
Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War North Korea
July 27 2028, Thursday
National
Liberation Day North Korea
August 15 2028, Tuesday
National
Day of Songun North Korea
August 25 2028, Friday
National
National Day North Korea
September 9 2028, Saturday
National
September Equinox North Korea
September 22 2028, Friday
Seasonal
Party Foundation Day North Korea
October 10 2028, Tuesday
National
Mother's Day North Korea
November 16 2028, Thursday
Observance
December Solstice North Korea
December 21 2028, Thursday
Seasonal
Constitution Day North Korea
December 27 2028, Wednesday
National