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2027 public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo
11 official public holidays in 2027, with 5 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2027 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.
- Weekend · 3 days
New Year's Day
Friday, January 1
From Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3
- Weekend · 3 days
Martyrs Day
Monday, January 4
From Saturday, January 2 to Monday, January 4
- Bridge · 4 days
Kimbangu's Day
Tuesday, April 6
From Saturday, April 3 to Tuesday, April 6 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Liberation Day
Monday, May 17
From Saturday, May 15 to Monday, May 17
- Weekend · 3 days
Congolese Genocide Day
Monday, August 2
From Saturday, July 31 to Monday, August 2
2027 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayFriday, January 1
- 4JanMartyrs DayMonday, January 4
- 16JanLaurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationSaturday, January 16
- 17JanPatrice Lumumba AssassinationSunday, January 17
- 6AprKimbangu's DayTuesday, April 6
- 1MayLabour DaySaturday, May 1
- 17MayLiberation DayMonday, May 17
- 30JunIndependence DayWednesday, June 30
- 1AugParents' DaySunday, August 1
- 2AugCongolese Genocide DayMonday, August 2
- 25DecChristmas DaySaturday, 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?