Quick answer: North Korea has 250 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 1 |
| February | 18 | 3 |
| March | 21 | 2 |
| April | 21 | 1 |
| May | 20 | 1 |
| June | 22 | 1 |
| July | 22 | 1 |
| August | 20 | 2 |
| September | 20 | 2 |
| October | 22 | 1 |
| November | 20 | 1 |
| December | 23 | 1 |
Public holidays in 2026 (North Korea)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Chosun People's Army Foundation Day |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Birth date of Kim Jong Il |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Seollal |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Cheongwoldaeboreum |
| Mar 8, 2026 | International Women's Day |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Birth Date of Kim Il Sung |
| May 1, 2026 | May Day |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Chosun Children's Union Foundation Day |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Day of Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Liberation Day |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Day of Songun |
| Sep 9, 2026 | National Day |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Chuseok Harvest Festival |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Party Foundation Day |
| Nov 16, 2026 | Mother's Day |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Constitution Day |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
18 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in North Korea in 2026?
North Korea has 250 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 17 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February has the fewest working days, with 18.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.