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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yom HaShoah | Tuesday, April 14 | 0 minutes |
| Birth Date of Kim Il Sung | Wednesday, April 15 | 4 hours, 1 minute |
| Yom HaAtzmaut | Wednesday, April 22 | 1 week |
| Shakespeare Day | Thursday, April 23 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Chosun People's Army Foundation Day | Saturday, April 25 | 1 week, 3 days |
| May Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday, May 04 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Lag B'Omer | Tuesday, May 05 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 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:
- Yom HaShoah (GB) Tue, Apr 14, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs North Korea
London, United Kingdom time is 8:00 hours behind Pyongyang, North Korea