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Public Holidays in DR Congo — 2026

DR Congo observes 11 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.

DateHolidayLocal nameScope
Thursday, January 1, 2026New Year's DayNationwide
Sunday, January 4, 2026Martyrs DayNationwide
Friday, January 16, 2026Laurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationNationwide
Saturday, January 17, 2026Patrice Lumumba AssassinationNationwide
Monday, April 6, 2026Kimbangu's DayNationwide
Friday, May 1, 2026Labour DayNationwide
Sunday, May 17, 2026Liberation DayNationwide
Tuesday, June 30, 2026Independence DayNationwide
Saturday, August 1, 2026Parents' DayNationwide
Sunday, August 2, 2026Congolese Genocide DayNationwide
Friday, December 25, 2026Christmas DayNationwide

Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)

MonthWorking days
January20
February20
March22
April21
May20
June21
July23
August21
September22
October22
November21
December22

2027 holidays preview

DateHoliday
Friday, January 1, 2027New Year's Day
Monday, January 4, 2027Martyrs Day
Saturday, January 16, 2027Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Sunday, January 17, 2027Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Tuesday, April 6, 2027Kimbangu's Day
Saturday, May 1, 2027Labour Day
Monday, May 17, 2027Liberation Day
Wednesday, June 30, 2027Independence Day
Sunday, August 1, 2027Parents' Day
Monday, August 2, 2027Congolese Genocide Day
Saturday, December 25, 2027Christmas Day
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.