United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in North Korea
United Kingdom Embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following North Korean and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 4 days, 7 hours |
| First day of Passover | Thursday, April 02 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Last day of Passover | Thursday, April 09 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Orthodox Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Orthodox Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 11 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Orthodox Easter | Sunday, April 12 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in North Korea?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in North Korea including and Pyongyang.
2 - Do North Korean citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
North Korean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in North Korea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in North Korea?
The British representative offices in North Korea will be closed in observance of the following North Korean and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Palm Sunday (GB & GB) Sun, Mar 29, 2026 (4 days, 5 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs North Korea
London, United Kingdom time is 9:00 hours behind Pyongyang, North Korea