Public Holidays in DR Congo
Every public holiday in DR Congo for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day · Friday, December 25, 2026
DR Congo public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 4 | Sunday | Martyrs Day | Public |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination | Public |
| Jan 17 | Saturday | Patrice Lumumba Assassination | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Kimbangu's Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 17 | Sunday | Liberation Day | Public |
| Jun 30 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Parents' Day | Public |
| Aug 2 | Sunday | Congolese Genocide Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
DR Congo public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 4 | Monday | Martyrs Day | Public |
| Jan 16 | Saturday | Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination | Public |
| Jan 17 | Sunday | Patrice Lumumba Assassination | Public |
| Apr 6 | Tuesday | Kimbangu's Day | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 17 | Monday | Liberation Day | Public |
| Jun 30 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 1 | Sunday | Parents' Day | Public |
| Aug 2 | Monday | Congolese Genocide Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
DR Congo public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 4 | Tuesday | Martyrs Day | Public |
| Jan 16 | Sunday | Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination | Public |
| Jan 17 | Monday | Patrice Lumumba Assassination | Public |
| Apr 6 | Thursday | Kimbangu's Day | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 17 | Wednesday | Liberation Day | Public |
| Jun 30 | Friday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 1 | Tuesday | Parents' Day | Public |
| Aug 2 | Wednesday | Congolese Genocide Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
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About holidays in DR Congo
This page lists DR Congo's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in DR Congo?
DR Congo has 11 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in DR Congo?
Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — 59 days away.
Are all holidays in DR Congo nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.