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DR Congo has 11 public holidays in 2022. 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 2022. 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).
About these dates: the DR Congo 2022 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Holidays
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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 2022.
- Bridge-day opportunityJan 1 – Jan 44 days · Take 2022-01-03 off
- Long weekendJan 15 – Jan 173 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 14 – May 174 days · Take 2022-05-16 off
- Bridge-day opportunityJun 30 – Jul 34 days · Take 2022-07-01 off
- Long weekendJul 30 – Aug 24 days
Frequently Asked Questions
DR Congo has 11 public holidays in 2022.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 5 long weekends in DR Congo in 2022.
No. The next public holiday in DR Congo is on .