Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in North Korea in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | New Year | Public Holiday |
| Jan 25 | Saturday | Seollal | Public Holiday |
| Feb 8 | Saturday | Cheongwoldaeboreum | Public Holiday |
| Feb 16 | Sunday | Birth date of Kim Jong Il | Public Holiday |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Birth Date of Kim Il Sung | Public Holiday |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | Chosun People's Army Foundation Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 | Friday | May Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 6 | Saturday | Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day | Public Holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jul 27 | Monday | Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War | Public Holiday |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Liberation Day | Public Holiday |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Day of Songun | Public Holiday |
| Sep 9 | Wednesday | National Day | Public Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | Chuseok Harvest Festival | Public Holiday |
| Oct 10 | Saturday | Party Foundation Day | Public Holiday |
| Nov 16 | Monday | Mother's Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
| Dec 27 | Sunday | Constitution Day | Public Holiday |
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