Kaech’ŏn Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Closures & Holiday Calendar

Q: What public holidays are observed in Kaech’ŏn?

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

🗓️ Public Holidays & Bank Closures in Kaech’ŏn, South Pyongan

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

Corporate teams, logistics hubs, and financial offices in Kaech’ŏn 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 Kaech’ŏn.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Kaech’ŏn, 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 Kaech’ŏn 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 Kaech’ŏn

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 Kaech’ŏn 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 Kaech’ŏn

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 Kaech’ŏn

Businesses in Kaech’ŏn 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.

When a holiday lands on a weekend, Kaech’ŏn's banks and offices follow whatever substitute-day rule North Korea declares nationally — check the live calendar above for that year's actual observed date.

With a population of 319,554 and running on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, Kaech’ŏn 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 — Kaech’ŏn Public Holidays

Are banks in Kaech’ŏn closed on public holidays?

Yes. Kaech’ŏn's bank branches follow North Korea's national statutory calendar, so they close on every officially mandated holiday just as banks do everywhere else in the country.

What public holidays are observed in Kaech’ŏn?

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

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

Do public holidays in Kaech’ŏn differ from other cities in North Korea?

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

What time zone does Kaech’ŏn use, and does it affect holiday dates?

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

Where do Kaech’ŏn's public holiday dates come from?

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

🗓️ Kaech’ŏn Statutory Facts

Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days

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

📍 Kaech’ŏn Quick Facts

State / Province: South Pyongan

Population: 319,554

Time Zone: Asia/Pyongyang

Coordinates: 39.7006°, 125.8933°

🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone

Time Zone: +08:30

Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days

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