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Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong, North Korea – North Korea Flag

Current Date And Time In Hŭngnam, North Korea

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
15:51:48 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 346,082

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong


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

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Hŭngnam, 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 Hŭngnam 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 Hŭngnam

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 Hŭngnam 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 Hŭngnam

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 Hŭngnam

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

With a population of 346,082 and running on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, Hŭngnam 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 — Hŭngnam Public Holidays

Are banks in Hŭngnam closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Hŭngnam?

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

Use the live holiday calendar above to inspect upcoming holiday dates and weekend overlaps prior to scheduling travel or business transactions in Hŭngnam.


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

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


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

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


Where do Hŭngnam's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Hŭngnam Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) (April 15)
📍 Hŭngnam Quick Facts
State / Province: South Hamgyong
Population: 346,082
Time Zone: Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates: 39.8420°, 127.6321°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +08:30
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 119
Driving Side: Right side