Thursday, 1
New Year’s Day
Public holidays 2026 and 2027: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Find all public holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo, plus free printable calendars including these important dates.
National
2026
January
Saturday, 3
Day off for Martyrs of Independence Day
Sunday, 4
Martyrs of Independence Day
Friday, 16
Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination
Saturday, 17
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination
Monday, 19
Day off for Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination
February
Saturday, 14
Valentine’s Day
March
Sunday, 8
International Women’s Day
Friday, 20
International Francophonie Day
April
Wednesday, 1
Football World Cup Qualification Holiday
Monday, 6
Kimbangu Memorial Day
Thursday, 30
Education Day
May
Friday, 1
Labor Day
Sunday, 17
Liberation Day
Monday, 18
Day off for Liberation Day
June
Tuesday, 30
Independence Day
August
Saturday, 1
Parents’ Day
September
Sunday, 27
World Tourism Day
December
Thursday, 24
Christmas Eve
Friday, 25
Christmas Day
Thursday, 31
New Year’s Eve
2027
January
Friday, 1
New Year’s Day
Monday, 4
Martyrs of Independence Day
Saturday, 16
Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination
Sunday, 17
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination
Saturday, 23
Day off for Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination
February
Sunday, 14
Valentine’s Day
March
Monday, 8
International Women’s Day
Saturday, 20
International Francophonie Day
April
Tuesday, 6
Kimbangu Memorial Day
Friday, 30
Education Day
May
Saturday, 1
Labor Day
Monday, 17
Liberation Day
June
Wednesday, 30
Independence Day
July
Saturday, 31
Day off for Parents’ Day
August
Sunday, 1
Parents’ Day
September
Monday, 27
World Tourism Day
December
Friday, 24
Christmas Eve
Saturday, 25
Christmas Day
Friday, 31
New Year’s Eve
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