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2026 public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo
11 official public holidays in 2026, with 6 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
Next public holiday
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25 2026
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2026 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
From Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Friday, January 16
From Friday, January 16 to Sunday, January 18
- Weekend · 3 days
Kimbangu's Day
Monday, April 6
From Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6
- Weekend · 3 days
Labour Day
Friday, May 1
From Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Independence Day
Tuesday, June 30
From Saturday, June 27 to Tuesday, June 30 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
From Friday, December 25 to Sunday, December 27
2026 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayThursday, January 1
- 4JanMartyrs DaySunday, January 4
- 16JanLaurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationFriday, January 16
- 17JanPatrice Lumumba AssassinationSaturday, January 17
- 6AprKimbangu's DayMonday, April 6
- 1MayLabour DayFriday, May 1
- 17MayLiberation DaySunday, May 17
- 30JunIndependence DayTuesday, June 30
- 1AugParents' DaySaturday, August 1
- 2AugCongolese Genocide DaySunday, August 2
- 25DecChristmas DayFriday, December 25
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy.
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