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2025 public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo
11 official public holidays in 2025, with 6 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2025 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
Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Thursday, January 16
From Thursday, January 16 to Sunday, January 19 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Friday, January 17
From Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 19
- Bridge · 4 days
Labour Day
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Independence Day
Monday, June 30
From Saturday, June 28 to Monday, June 30
- Weekend · 3 days
Parents' Day
Friday, August 1
From Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3
- Bridge · 4 days
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
2025 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayWednesday, January 1
- 4JanMartyrs DaySaturday, January 4
- 16JanLaurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationThursday, January 16
- 17JanPatrice Lumumba AssassinationFriday, January 17
- 6AprKimbangu's DaySunday, April 6
- 1MayLabour DayThursday, May 1
- 17MayLiberation DaySaturday, May 17
- 30JunIndependence DayMonday, June 30
- 1AugParents' DayFriday, August 1
- 2AugCongolese Genocide DaySaturday, August 2
- 25DecChristmas DayThursday, December 25
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
More practical info: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- When to goThe best time to visit every country and major city: temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine based on ten years of data.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Democratic Republic of the Congo?