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Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 8 days
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? 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.
Congo celebrates 11 public holidays in 2026. These include 11 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: Jour de l'An (New Year's Day) (on January 1), Dimanche de Pâques (Easter Sunday) (on April 5), Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday) (on April 6), Fête du Travail (Labour Day) (on May 1) and Ascension (Ascension Day) (on May 14).
About these dates: the Congo 2026 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
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Long weekends & bridge days
A 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 weekendApr 4 – Apr 63 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Bridge-day opportunityMay 14 – May 174 days · Take 2026-05-15 off
- Long weekendMay 23 – May 253 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Congo has 11 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is National Day on August 15, 2026.
The next public holiday in Congo is National Day on August 15, 2026.
Yes. 11 out of 11 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 6 long weekends in Congo in 2026.
No. The next public holiday in Congo is National Day on August 15, 2026.