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DR Congo has 11 public holidays in 2023. 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 2023. 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 2023 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 2023.
- Long weekendJan 14 – Jan 174 days
- Bridge-day opportunityApr 6 – Apr 94 days · Take 2023-04-07 off
- Long weekendApr 29 – May 13 days
- Long weekendJun 30 – Jul 23 days
- Bridge-day opportunityJul 29 – Aug 14 days · Take 2023-07-31 off
- Long weekendDec 23 – Dec 253 days
Frequently Asked Questions
DR Congo has 11 public holidays in 2023.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in DR Congo in 2023.
No. The next public holiday in DR Congo is on .