Lunar New Year 2026 in North Korea falls on 화요일, 17 2월 2026 — a public holiday in North Korea.
Lunar New Year is a public holiday in North Korea. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Lunar New Year is officially observed as a public holiday in North Korea. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Lunar New Year's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Lunar New Year observance varies by community and region within North Korea. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.
Lunar New Year 2026 in North Korea falls on 화요일, 17 2월 2026, a national public holiday.
Yes. Lunar New Year is a nationwide public holiday in North Korea.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has Lunar New Year's date in the surrounding years.
The next Lunar New Year is 토요일, 6 2월 2027.