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Public holidays in DR Congo in 2026
DR Congo has 11 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. January has the most with 5.
2026 public holiday dates in DR Congo
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 4 January 2026 | Sundayweekend | Day of the Martyrs |
| 5 January 2026 | Monday | Day of the Martyrs (substitute day)substitute |
| 16 January 2026 | Friday | Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila |
| 17 January 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 17 May 2026 | Sundayweekend | Liberation Day |
| 18 May 2026 | Monday | Liberation Day (substitute day)substitute |
| 30 June 2026 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| 1 August 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Parents' Day |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends in DR Congo in 2026
Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.
Day of the Martyrs (substitute day): Mon 5 JanuaryAnniversary of President Laurent Kabila: Fri 16 JanuaryLabour Day: Fri 1 MayLiberation Day (substitute day): Mon 18 MayChristmas Day: Fri 25 December
Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026
Day of the Martyrs: Sunday 4 January 2026Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba: Saturday 17 January 2026Liberation Day: Sunday 17 May 2026Parents' Day: Saturday 1 August 2026