Democratic People's Republic of Korea Holidays 2023
Complete list of holidays and observances in Democratic People's Republic of Korea for the year 2023.
January
Sun 1
New Year
Public holiday
Mon 23
Seollal
Public holiday
February
Thu 16
Birth date of Kim Jong Il
Public holiday
March
Wed 8
International Women's Day
Public holiday
April
Sat 15
Birth Date of Kim Il Sung
Public holiday
Tue 25
Chosun People's Army Foundation Day
Public holiday
May
Mon 1
May Day
Public holiday
June
Tue 6
Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day
Public holiday
July
Thu 27
Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War
Public holiday
August
Tue 15
Liberation Day
Public holiday
Fri 25
Day of Songun
Public holiday
September
Sat 9
National Day
Public holiday
Fri 29
Chuseok Harvest Festival
Public holiday
October
Tue 10
Party Foundation Day
Public holiday
November
Thu 16
Mother's Day
Public holiday
December
Wed 27
Constitution Day
Public holiday