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North Korea public holidays in 2012.

Complete list of 12 public holidays in North Korea for 2012, plus 0 joint leave days and 0 regional observances. Find long weekends, dates, and historical context.

At a glance

Key facts: North Korea 2012

Public holidays
12
National
Joint leave
0
Optional
Regional
0
Per state/region
Long weekends
5
3+ day breaks
Total days off
19
Cumulative
First holiday
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Last holiday
Dec 27
Constitution Day
Country code
KP
ko-KP
Month by month

All North Korea 2012 holidays

January1 holiday
1SunNew Year's Day
February2 holidays
8WedKorean People's Army Foundation Day
16ThuDay of the Shining Star
March1 holiday
8ThuInternational Women's Day
April1 holiday
15SunDay of the Sun
May1 holiday
1TueMay Day
June1 holiday
6WedKorean Children's Union Foundation Day
July1 holiday
27FriVictory Day
August1 holiday
15WedLiberation Day
September1 holiday
9SunDay of the Foundation of the Republic
October1 holiday
10WedParty Foundation Day
November0 holidays
No public holidays
December1 holiday
27ThuConstitution Day
41 observances

Observances & international days · North Korea 2012

Religious observances (Christian Easter cycle), international UN/WHO days, and cultural observances that are widely marked in North Korea but are not official public holidays. Dates are algorithmic — accurate for any year.

Observances are marked but not gazetted as public holidays — workplaces, banks and schools usually remain open.

5 long weekends

Plan your 2012 time off

In 2012, North Korea has 5 natural long-weekend opportunities, totaling 19 potential days off. Use our planner to optimize leave strategy.

Day of the Shining Star
Feb 16Feb 19 · 4 days
International Women's Day
Mar 8Mar 11 · 4 days
May Day
Apr 28May 1 · 4 days
Victory Day
Jul 27Jul 29 · 3 days
Constitution Day
Dec 27Dec 30 · 4 days
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5 long weekends
North Korea 2012: 12 public holidays