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DR Congo has 11 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 11 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Congolese public holidays or Congolese bank holidays? DR Congo public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
DR Congo celebrates 11 public holidays in 2026. These include 11 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), Martyrs Day (on January 4), Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination (on January 16), Patrice Lumumba Assassination (on January 17) and Kimbangu's Day (on April 6).
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Long weekends & bridge days
A DR Congo holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2026-01-02 off
- Long weekendJan 16 – Jan 183 days
- Long weekendApr 4 – Apr 63 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityJun 27 – Jun 304 days · Take 2026-06-29 off
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
DR Congo has 11 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.
The next public holiday in DR Congo is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in DR Congo in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in DR Congo is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026.