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Current Date And Time In Onsŏng, North Korea

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
12:51:12 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 19,806

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Onsŏng, North Hamgyong


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

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Onsŏng 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 Onsŏng.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Onsŏng, North Hamgyong

This is North Korea's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on North Korea's country-level and North Hamgyong holiday pages — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply the same way in Onsŏng 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 Onsŏng

These are North Korea's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on North Korea's country and North Hamgyong holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Onsŏng 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 Onsŏng

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 Onsŏng

Businesses in Onsŏng generally follow the same statutory closure pattern as the rest of North Korea: banks and government offices close fully, while retail and hospitality tend to trim hours rather than close for the day.

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

With a population of 19,806 and running on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, Onsŏng 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 — Onsŏng Public Holidays

Are banks in Onsŏng closed on public holidays?

Yes. Onsŏng'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 Onsŏng?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Onsŏng's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Onsŏng Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) (April 15)
📍 Onsŏng Quick Facts
State / Province: North Hamgyong
Population: 19,806
Time Zone: Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates: 42.9572°, 129.9933°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +08:30
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 119
Driving Side: Right side