South Hamgyong Public Holidays 2026 – Official Regional Holiday Dates & Calendar

Q: Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in South Hamgyong?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in South Hamgyong mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in South Hamgyong?

South Hamgyong observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as North Korea nationally, since South Hamgyong doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in South Hamgyong, North Korea

Checking official public holidays and bank closures for South Hamgyong, North Korea? This regional holiday guide tracks statutory non-working days, live public calendars, and local holiday rules for South Hamgyong.

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in South Hamgyong observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In South Hamgyong, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) on April 15) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — South Hamgyong, North Korea

This is North Korea's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on North Korea's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across South Hamgyong and the rest of North Korea, not a separate South Hamgyong-specific calendar.

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🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in South Hamgyong

These are North Korea's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on North Korea's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in North Korea, including South Hamgyong. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

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 South Hamgyong

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

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in South Hamgyong

Public holiday schedules in South Hamgyong combine statutory nationwide non-working days with regional observances. Commercial banks, government offices, and educational institutions in South Hamgyong observe mandatory statutory closures on national days.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in South Hamgyong doesn't simply disappear — North Korea's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As South Hamgyong's capital, Hamhung observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of South Hamgyong.

Frequently Asked Questions — South Hamgyong Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in South Hamgyong?

Yes — official statutory public holidays in South Hamgyong mandate non-working status for commercial banks, public administration offices, and schools across the state.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in South Hamgyong?

South Hamgyong observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as North Korea nationally, since South Hamgyong doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in South Hamgyong?

Look at the day of the week shown next to each date in the calendar above — a holiday on a Monday or Friday gives South Hamgyong a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in South Hamgyong differ from the rest of North Korea?

No — public holidays in North Korea are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so South Hamgyong observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient South Hamgyong-specific reference, not because South Hamgyong has its own separate holiday list.

Does Hamhung, South Hamgyong's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Hamhung observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of South Hamgyong and North Korea. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for South Hamgyong's public holiday dates?

South Hamgyong's public holidays are mandated by North Korea's national statutory framework, published via www.korea-dpr.com — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.