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2028 public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo
11 official public holidays in 2028, with 7 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2028 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
Martyrs Day
Tuesday, January 4
From Saturday, January 1 to Tuesday, January 4 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Monday, January 17
From Saturday, January 15 to Monday, January 17
- Bridge · 4 days
Kimbangu's Day
Thursday, April 6
From Thursday, April 6 to Sunday, April 9 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Labour Day
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
- Weekend · 3 days
Independence Day
Friday, June 30
From Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2
- Bridge · 4 days
Parents' Day
Tuesday, August 1
From Saturday, July 29 to Tuesday, August 1 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
2028 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DaySaturday, January 1
- 4JanMartyrs DayTuesday, January 4
- 16JanLaurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationSunday, January 16
- 17JanPatrice Lumumba AssassinationMonday, January 17
- 6AprKimbangu's DayThursday, April 6
- 1MayLabour DayMonday, May 1
- 17MayLiberation DayWednesday, May 17
- 30JunIndependence DayFriday, June 30
- 1AugParents' DayTuesday, August 1
- 2AugCongolese Genocide DayWednesday, August 2
- 25DecChristmas DayMonday, 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?