Changam-ch’on Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: What public holidays are observed in Changam-ch’on?

Public holidays observed in Changam-ch’on include 2 official statutory fixed-date holidays — the same national list that applies across North Korea, since Changam-ch’on doesn't set its own separate holiday calendar — as detailed in the statutory table above.

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Changam-ch’on, South Hamgyong

Checking bank closures, municipal non-working days, and upcoming public holiday dates in Changam-ch’on, South Hamgyong? Here is the complete city holiday reference for Changam-ch’on.

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Changam-ch’on align operating hours with statutory government gazette notifications. 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 Changam-ch’on.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Changam-ch’on, South Hamgyong

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

These are North Korea's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on North Korea's country and South Hamgyong holiday pages — mandated by national labor law and applicable to financial institutions, schools, and government administration in Changam-ch’on just as everywhere else in North Korea.

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 Changam-ch’on

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

📖 Public Holidays & Business Operating Hours in Changam-ch’on

Businesses in Changam-ch’on 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 Changam-ch’on, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 207,299 and running on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, Changam-ch’on 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 — Changam-ch’on Public Holidays

Are banks in Changam-ch’on closed on public holidays?

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

What public holidays are observed in Changam-ch’on?

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

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Changam-ch’on.

Do public holidays in Changam-ch’on differ from other cities in North Korea?

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

What time zone does Changam-ch’on use, and does it affect holiday dates?

Changam-ch’on 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 Changam-ch’on — it only matters for scheduling calls or transactions with people in other time zones.

Where do Changam-ch’on's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Changam-ch’on Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

Flagship National Day:
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) (April 15)

📍 Changam-ch’on Quick Facts

State / Province: South Hamgyong

Population: 207,299

Time Zone: Asia/Pyongyang

Coordinates: 40.6061°, 128.7819°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +08:30

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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