South Hwanghae Public Holidays 2026 – Regional Holiday Schedule, Long Weekends & Local Calendar

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

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

🗓️ Public Holidays in South Hwanghae, North Korea

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

Public administration, schools, and financial institutions in South Hwanghae observe these official holiday dates to mark statutory national and regional occasions. In South Hwanghae, 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 Hwanghae, 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 Hwanghae and the rest of North Korea, not a separate South Hwanghae-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in South Hwanghae

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 Hwanghae. 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 Hwanghae

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 Hwanghae

South Hwanghae follows North Korea's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

If a statutory holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday in South Hwanghae, the following Monday is commonly declared a substitute non-working day by official gazette — check the live calendar above for the specific year-by-year date.

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

Frequently Asked Questions — South Hwanghae Public Holidays

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

Yes, they do. South Hwanghae follows North Korea's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in South Hwanghae?

South Hwanghae observes 2 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as North Korea nationally, since South Hwanghae 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 Hwanghae?

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 Hwanghae a natural 3-day weekend without needing to take extra leave.

Do public holidays in South Hwanghae 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 Hwanghae observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient South Hwanghae-specific reference, not because South Hwanghae has its own separate holiday list.

Does Haeju, South Hwanghae's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

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

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

South Hwanghae'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.