National holidays of North Korea in 2023
This page contains a calendar of all 2023 public holidays for North Korea. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Jan. 1, 2023 | New Year | |
| Thursday | Feb. 16, 2023 | Birth date of Kim Jong Il | |
| Wednesday | March 8, 2023 | International Women's Day | |
| Tuesday | March 21, 2023 | March Equinox | |
| Saturday | April 15, 2023 | Birth Date of Kim Il Sung | |
| Tuesday | April 25, 2023 | Chosun People's Army Foundation Day | |
| Monday | May 1, 2023 | May Day | |
| Tuesday | June 6, 2023 | Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day | |
| Wednesday | June 21, 2023 | June Solstice | |
| Thursday | July 27, 2023 | Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War | |
| Tuesday | Aug. 15, 2023 | Liberation Day | |
| Friday | Aug. 25, 2023 | Day of Songun | |
| Saturday | Sept. 9, 2023 | National Day | |
| Saturday | Sept. 23, 2023 | September Equinox | |
| Tuesday | Oct. 10, 2023 | Party Foundation Day | |
| Thursday | Nov. 16, 2023 | Mother's Day | |
| Friday | Dec. 22, 2023 | December Solstice | |
| Wednesday | Dec. 27, 2023 | Constitution Day |
Public Holidays
- North Korea public holidays by years
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