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Is today a public holiday in DR Congo?

No
Today is a normal Saturday in the DR Congo. The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
Saturday 17 October 2026, Africa/Maputo time
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Is tomorrow a public holiday in DR Congo?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in the DR Congo.

Next public holiday in DR Congo

Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Parents' Day on 1 August 2026.

Upcoming public holidays in DR Congo

HolidayDateWhen
Christmas DayFriday 25 December 2026in 69 days
New Year's DayFriday 1 January 2027in 76 days
Day of the MartyrsMonday 4 January 2027in 79 days
Anniversary of President Laurent KabilaSaturday 16 January 2027in 91 days
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery LumumbaSunday 17 January 2027in 92 days
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba (substitute day)substituteMonday 18 January 2027in 93 days

Public holidays in DR Congo in 2026

DR Congo has 11 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a weekend. 1 is still ahead.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
4 January 2026SundayweekendDay of the Martyrs
5 January 2026MondayDay of the Martyrs (substitute day)substitute
16 January 2026FridayAnniversary of President Laurent Kabila
17 January 2026SaturdayweekendAnniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
17 May 2026SundayweekendLiberation Day
18 May 2026MondayLiberation Day (substitute day)substitute
30 June 2026TuesdayIndependence Day
1 August 2026SaturdayweekendParents' Day
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day

Long weekends in DR Congo in 2026

These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.

Christmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays in DR Congo in 2027

DR Congo has 11 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.

Questions people ask about holidays in DR Congo

Is today a public holiday in DR Congo?

No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in the DR Congo, not a public holiday.

Is tomorrow a public holiday in DR Congo?

No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in the DR Congo.

What is the next public holiday in DR Congo?

The next public holiday in the DR Congo is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.

How many public holidays does DR Congo have in 2026?

DR Congo has 11 public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 1 are still to come this year.

Does DR Congo move a holiday that falls on a weekend?

Yes, at least in some cases. Substitute days off are listed above and marked "substitute".

Which years are covered?

2025 to 2028. Years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028.

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