2025 Holidays - Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
| Name | Weekday | Date | Type | Subdivisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday | Jan. 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Korean New Year * | Wednesday | Jan. 29, 2025 | National | All |
| Korean People's Army Foundation Day | Saturday | Feb. 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Cheongwoldaeboreum * | Wednesday | Feb. 12, 2025 | National | All |
| Birth Day of Kim Jong Il | Sunday | Feb. 16, 2025 | National | All |
| International Women's Day | Saturday | March 8, 2025 | National | All |
| Chungmyung Day | Friday | April 4, 2025 | National | All |
| Birth Date of Kim Il Sung | Tuesday | April 15, 2025 | National | All |
| Military Foundation Day | Friday | April 25, 2025 | National | All |
| Labour Day | Thursday | May 1, 2025 | National | All |
| Children's Union Foundation Day | Friday | June 6, 2025 | National | All |
| Day of Victory | Sunday | July 27, 2025 | National | All |
| National Liberation Day | Friday | Aug. 15, 2025 | National | All |
| Day of Songun | Monday | Aug. 25, 2025 | National | All |
| National Day | Tuesday | Sept. 9, 2025 | National | All |
| Harvest Festival * | Monday | Oct. 6, 2025 | National | All |
| Party Foundation Day | Friday | Oct. 10, 2025 | National | All |
| Mother's Day | Sunday | Nov. 16, 2025 | National | All |
| Constitution Day | Saturday | Dec. 27, 2025 | National | All |
* Estimated holiday dates
We continuously monitor and update holiday information, but there may be occasional inaccuracies.
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North Korea Public Holiday Observance Rules
1. General Observance
- Public holidays in North Korea are established by the government and published in the official holiday calendar.
- These holidays include national celebrations (e.g., Day of the Sun, Party Foundation Day) and historical commemorations (e.g., Victory Day, Liberation Day).
2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday
- If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it is generally observed on that day.
- In some cases, the government may grant a substitute holiday on the following Monday, but this is determined on a case-by-case basis.
3. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday
- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on that day.
- There is no automatic substitution to another weekday unless an official decree states otherwise.
4. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)
- North Korea does not have an automatic statutory system for creating bridge holidays.
- However, the government may declare additional non-working days for national celebrations or major political anniversaries.
5. Additional Notes
- All holidays are determined by the North Korean government, and citizens are expected to participate in official events and commemorations.
- Employees required to work on a public holiday may receive compensatory time off, but this is subject to government policies rather than labor law protections.
- For the most current and accurate details, official government announcements must be consulted.