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Current Date And Time In Anju, North Korea

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
23:11:47 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 50,196

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Anju, South Pyongan


Planning commercial schedules or travel in Anju, South Pyongan, North Korea? Track upcoming statutory holidays and local bank closures across Anju.

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

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Anju, South Pyongan

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

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

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 Anju

Anju's bank branches, municipal offices and public schools close on North Korea's statutory holidays just as they do everywhere else in the country — shops and restaurants more often stay open with adjusted hours rather than closing outright.

If a fixed statutory holiday lands on a weekend in Anju, the following Monday is commonly declared an official substitute non-working day by government notification.

With a population of 50,196 and running on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, Anju 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 — Anju Public Holidays

Are banks in Anju closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Anju?

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

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


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

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


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

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


Where do Anju's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Anju Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) (April 15)
📍 Anju Quick Facts
State / Province: South Pyongan
Population: 50,196
Time Zone: Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates: 39.6178°, 125.6647°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +08:30
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 119
Driving Side: Right side