The Democratic Republic of the Congo Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in The Democratic Republic of the Congo for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year's Day
Public holiday
Sat 3
Martyrs of Independence Day observed
Public holiday
Sun 4
Martyrs of Independence Day
Public holiday
Fri 16
Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination
Public holiday
Sat 17
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination
Public holiday
February
Sat 14
Valentine's Day
Observance
March
Sun 8
International Women's Day
Observance
Fri 20
International Francophonie Day
Observance
April
Thu 30
Education Day
Observance
May
Fri 1
May Day
Public holiday
Sat 16
Liberation Day observed
Public holiday
Sun 17
Liberation Day
Public holiday
June
Tue 30
Independence Day
Public holiday
August
Sat 1
Parents' Day
Public holiday
September
Sun 27
World Tourism Day
Observance
December
Thu 24
Christmas Eve
Observance
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday
Thu 31
New Year's Eve
Observance