Public Holidays in DR Congo
2026
Complete list of public holidays in DR Congo for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sun, January 4 Sunday |
Martyrs Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, January 16 Friday |
Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, January 17 Saturday |
Patrice Lumumba Assassination | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Kimbangu's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sun, May 17 Sunday |
Liberation Day | 🌍 National | |
| Tue, June 30 Tuesday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sat, August 1 Saturday |
Parents' Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, August 2 Sunday |
Congolese Genocide Day | 🌍 National | |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
New Year's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, January 4 Monday |
Martyrs Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, January 16 Saturday |
Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, January 17 Sunday |
Patrice Lumumba Assassination | 🌍 National | |
| Tue, April 6 Tuesday |
Kimbangu's Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
Labour Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, May 17 Monday |
Liberation Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, June 30 Wednesday |
Independence Day | 🌍 National | |
| Sun, August 1 Sunday |
Parents' Day | 🌍 National | |
| Mon, August 2 Monday |
Congolese Genocide Day | 🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Christmas Day | 🌍 National |
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Holiday data for DR Congo is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: CD · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.