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Current Date And Time In Koksan-ŭp, North Korea

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
03:42:45 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 12,923

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Koksan-ŭp, North Hwanghae


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Koksan-ŭp, North Hwanghae, North Korea? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Koksan-ŭp.

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Koksan-ŭp 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 Koksan-ŭp.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Koksan-ŭp, North Hwanghae

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

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

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 Koksan-ŭp

Koksan-ŭp's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on North Korea's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Koksan-ŭp doesn't simply get skipped — North Korea's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 12,923 and running on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, Koksan-ŭp 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 — Koksan-ŭp Public Holidays

Are banks in Koksan-ŭp closed on public holidays?

Yes — commercial bank branches, central bank operations, and financial offices in Koksan-ŭp close on official statutory public holidays.


What public holidays are observed in Koksan-ŭp?

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

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


Do public holidays in Koksan-ŭp differ from other cities in North Korea?

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


What time zone does Koksan-ŭp use, and does it affect holiday dates?

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


Where do Koksan-ŭp's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Koksan-ŭp Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) (April 15)
📍 Koksan-ŭp Quick Facts
State / Province: North Hwanghae
Population: 12,923
Time Zone: Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates: 38.7819°, 126.6664°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +08:30
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 119
Driving Side: Right side