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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Songun | Tuesday, August 25 | 3 days, 8 hours |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 4 days, 8 hours |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday, August 31 | 1 week, 2 days |
| National Day | Wednesday, September 09 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Rosh Hashana | Saturday, September 12 | 3 weeks |
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 1 month |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Simchat Torah | Sunday, October 04 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Day of Songun (KP) Tue, Aug 25, 2026 (3 days, 6 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs North Korea
London, United Kingdom time is 8:00 hours behind Pyongyang, North Korea