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Public Holidays in DR Congo 2026
Official public and bank holidays
19
Total
14
Past
5
Upcoming
| Date | Holiday | When |
|---|---|---|
|
JAN
1
Thursday
|
New Year's Day
Public
|
160 days ago
|
|
JAN
3
Saturday
|
Martyrs' Day (observed)
Public
|
158 days ago
|
|
JAN
4
Sunday
|
Martyrs' Day
Public
|
157 days ago
|
|
JAN
16
Friday
|
145 days ago
|
|
|
JAN
16
Friday
|
145 days ago
|
|
|
JAN
17
Saturday
|
144 days ago
|
|
|
JAN
17
Saturday
|
144 days ago
|
|
|
APR
6
Monday
|
65 days ago
|
|
|
APR
6
Monday
|
Kimbangu's Day
Public
|
65 days ago
|
|
MAY
1
Friday
|
Labor Day
Public
|
40 days ago
|
|
MAY
1
Friday
|
Labour Day
Public
|
40 days ago
|
|
MAY
16
Saturday
|
25 days ago
|
|
|
MAY
17
Sunday
|
Liberation Day
Public
|
24 days ago
|
|
MAY
17
Sunday
|
24 days ago
|
|
| Upcoming | ||
|
JUN
30
Tuesday
|
Independence Day
Public
|
in 20 days
|
|
AUG
1
Saturday
|
Parents' Day
Public
|
in 52 days
|
|
AUG
2
Sunday
|
Congolese Genocide Day
Public
|
in 53 days
|
|
AUG
2
Sunday
|
in 53 days
|
|
|
DEC
25
Friday
|
Christmas Day
Public
|
in 198 days
|
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does DR Congo have in 2026?
DR Congo has 19 official public holidays in 2026.
What is the next public holiday in DR Congo?
The next public holiday in DR Congo is Independence Day on June 30, 2026 (Tuesday).
Do public holidays in DR Congo fall on weekends?
Some holidays may fall on weekends. Check the day column in the table above to see which day each holiday falls on in 2026.