🇰🇵 Day of the Shining Star; Korean New Year in North Korea

Day of the Shining Star; Korean New Year is a public holiday observed in North Korea. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in North Korea.

This year, Day of the Shining Star; Korean New Year falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Day of the Shining Star; Korean New Year', 'date_iso': '2026-02-17', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 2, 17), 'date_display': '17 Feb 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Tuesday'} in North Korea.

Yes, Day of the Shining Star; Korean New Year is recognized as a public holiday in North Korea. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Day of the Shining Star; Korean New Year from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The North Korea holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.