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Current Date And Time In Tŏkch’ŏn, North Korea

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
04:05:33 KST
Currency: North Korean Won (KPW)
Timezone: UTC +08:30 (KST)
Population: 237,133

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


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

Commercial banks, financial institutions, and municipal administrative offices in Tŏkch’ŏn 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 Tŏkch’ŏn.

📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Tŏkch’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 Tŏkch’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 Tŏkch’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 Tŏkch’ŏn 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 Tŏkch’ŏn

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 Tŏkch’ŏn

Businesses in Tŏkch’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.

A statutory holiday falling on a Saturday or Sunday in Tŏkch’ŏn doesn't simply get skipped — North Korea's gazette process typically moves the observed day off to the following Monday.

With a population of 237,133 and running on the Asia/Pyongyang time zone, Tŏkch’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 — Tŏkch’ŏn Public Holidays

Are banks in Tŏkch’ŏn closed on public holidays?

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


What public holidays are observed in Tŏkch’ŏn?

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

The live calendar above lists each upcoming date with its day of the week — check it before booking travel or a business trip to Tŏkch’ŏn so you're not caught out by a closed bank or office.


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

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


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

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


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

Tŏkch’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.

🗓️ Tŏkch’ŏn Statutory Facts
Statutory Holidays: 2 Fixed Days
Flagship National Day:
Day of the Sun (Kim Il-sung Birthday) (April 15)
📍 Tŏkch’ŏn Quick Facts
State / Province: South Pyongan
Population: 237,133
Time Zone: Asia/Pyongyang
Coordinates: 39.7526°, 126.2580°
🕒 Business Hours & Time Zone
Time Zone: +08:30
Bank Closures: Full closure on statutory days
✈️ Travel Essentials
Emergency Number: 119
Driving Side: Right side