Public holidays in North Korea
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Public holidays in North Korea
| Date | English name | Local name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | ||
| 16 February | Kim Jong Il's Birthday | ||
| 15 April | Kim Il-Sung's Birthday | ||
| 1 May | May Day | ||
| 8 July | Kim Il-Sung's date of death | ||
| 15 August | Independence Day, established when Japan surrendered to Allies of World War II | ||
| 18 August | Last Day of REU | ||
| 9 September | Republic Day, Founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | ||
| 10 October | Founding of the Korean Workers Party | ||
| 27 December | Proclamation of the socialistic constitution |
[edit] Other observances
- Chosǒn'gŭl Day (Korean Alphabet Day, 조선글날) on January 15
