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Current Date And Time In Wŏnsan, North Korea

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
02:20:25 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 329,207

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


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

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Wŏnsan observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national and regional labor frameworks. 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 Wŏnsan.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Wŏnsan, 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 Wŏnsan 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 Wŏnsan

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 Wŏnsan just as everywhere else in North Korea.

Holiday NameFixed DateCategoryClosure StatusOfficial Source
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday)April 15National HolidayFull National Closurewww.korea-dpr.com
Day of Foundation of the RepublicSeptember 9National HolidayFull National Closurewww.korea-dpr.com

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Wŏnsan

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

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

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Wŏnsan

In Wŏnsan, 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.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Wŏnsan's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule North Korea declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 329,207 and running on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, Wŏnsan 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 — Wŏnsan Public Holidays

Are banks in Wŏnsan closed on public holidays?

Yes. Wŏnsan'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 Wŏnsan?

Public holidays observed in Wŏnsan include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across North Korea, since Wŏnsan 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 Wŏnsan?

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


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

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


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

Wŏnsan 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 Wŏnsan — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.


Where do Wŏnsan's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Wŏnsan Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) (April 15)
📍 Wŏnsan Quick Facts
State / Province: Kangwŏn-do
Population: 329,207
Time Zone: Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates: 39.1528°, 127.4436°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +08:30
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 119
Driving Side: Right side