The Democratic Republic of the Congo Holidays 2025
Complete list of holidays and observances in The Democratic Republic of the Congo for the year 2025.
January
Wed 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Fri 3
Martyrs of Independence Day observed
Public holiday
Sat 4
Martyrs of Independence Day
Public holiday
Thu 16
Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination
Public holiday
Fri 17
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination
Public holiday
February
Fri 14
Valentine's Day
Observance
March
Sat 8
International Women's Day
Observance
Thu 20
International Francophonie Day
Observance
April
Wed 30
Education Day
Observance
May
Thu 1
May Day
Public holiday
Sat 17
Liberation Day
Public holiday
June
Mon 30
Independence Day
Public holiday
August
Fri 1
Parents' Day
Public holiday
September
Sat 27
World Tourism Day
Observance
December
Wed 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Thu 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Wed 31
New Year's Eve
Observance