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Current Date And Time In Sineuiju, North Korea

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
01:32:48 KST
State: Pyongyang
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Sineuiju, Pyongyang


Find official public holiday dates and bank operating schedules for Sineuiju. Stay informed on statutory non-working days for businesses, logistics, and offices in Sineuiju.

Businesses, retail banks, and public services throughout Sineuiju follow official statutory holiday schedules for non-working day closures. 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 Sineuiju.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Sineuiju, Pyongyang

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

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

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 Sineuiju

In Sineuiju, 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 Sineuiju, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sineuiju Public Holidays

Are banks in Sineuiju closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Sineuiju?

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

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


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

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


Where do Sineuiju's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Sineuiju Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) (April 15)
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +08:30
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 119
Driving Side: Right side