🇰🇵 Founding Day of the DPRK in North Korea

Founding Day of the DPRK 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, Founding Day of the DPRK falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Founding Day of the DPRK', 'date_iso': '2026-09-09', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 9, 9), 'date_display': '09 Sep 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Wednesday'} in North Korea.

Next year, Founding Day of the DPRK will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Founding Day of the DPRK', 'date_iso': '2027-09-09', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 9, 9), 'date_display': '09 Sep 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Thursday'} in North Korea. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Founding Day of the DPRK was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Founding Day of the DPRK', 'date_iso': '2025-09-09', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 9, 9), 'date_display': '09 Sep 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Tuesday'} in North Korea.

Yes, Founding Day of the DPRK 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 Founding Day of the DPRK 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.