Hoeyang Public Holidays 2026 – Local Holiday Calendar & Long Weekends

Q: What public holidays are observed in Hoeyang?

Public holidays observed in Hoeyang include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across North Korea, since Hoeyang doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Hoeyang, Kangwŏn-do

Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Hoeyang, Kangwŏn-do? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Hoeyang.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Hoeyang align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. Fixed statutory national holidays (such as Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) on April 15) mandate official non-working status for banks and government offices in Hoeyang.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Hoeyang, Kangwŏn-do

This is North Korea's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on North Korea's country-level and Kangwŏn-do holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Hoeyang as anywhere else in North Korea.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Hoeyang

These are North Korea's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on North Korea's country and Kangwŏn-do holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Hoeyang just as everywhere else in North Korea.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday)	April 15	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.korea-dpr.com
Day of Foundation of the Republic	September 9	National Holiday	Full National Closure	www.korea-dpr.com

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Hoeyang

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday)	Thu, Apr 15, 2027	Take the Friday after off for a 4-day weekend

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Hoeyang

In Hoeyang, statutory public holidays signify mandatory closures for commercial bank branches, municipal administration offices, and public schools. Retail businesses and hospitality venues may operate on modified holiday hours.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Hoeyang, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 21,111 and running on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, Hoeyang follows North Korea's statutory holiday dates on local calendar days — no cross-timezone adjustment needed for a purely domestic holiday list.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hoeyang Public Holidays

Are banks in Hoeyang closed on public holidays?

Yes. Hoeyang's bank branches follow North Korea's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.

What public holidays are observed in Hoeyang?

Public holidays observed in Hoeyang include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across North Korea, since Hoeyang doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

How can I check bank holiday dates for travel to Hoeyang?

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Hoeyang so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.

Do public holidays in Hoeyang differ from other cities in North Korea?

No — public holidays in North Korea are set nationally, not city by city, so Hoeyang observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other city, town and region in North Korea. This page is a convenient Hoeyang-specific reference, not evidence of a separate local holiday list.

What time zone does Hoeyang use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Hoeyang runs on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone. Since North Korea's statutory holidays are set by calendar date rather than a specific clock time, this doesn't shift which day is observed as a holiday in Hoeyang — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Hoeyang's public holiday dates come from?

Hoeyang follows North Korea's national statutory holidays, published via www.korea-dpr.com — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.

🗓️ Hoeyang Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) (April 15)

📍 Hoeyang Quick Facts

State / Province: Kangwŏn-do

Population: 21,111

Time Zone: Asia/Pyongyang

Coordinates: 38.7103°, 127.5983°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +08:30

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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