🇨🇩 DR Congo — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Sat, Aug 1Parents' Day
- Sun, Aug 2Congolese Genocide Day
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
January
- Patrice Lumumba AssassinationSat, Jan 17
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Laurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationFri, Jan 16
- Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery LumumbaSat, Jan 17
- Martyrs DaySun, Jan 4
- Anniversary of President Laurent KabilaFri, Jan 16
- Day of the Martyrs (substitute day)Mon, Jan 5
- Day of the MartyrsSun, Jan 4
April
- Kimbangu's DayMon, Apr 6
May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Liberation DaySun, May 17
- Liberation Day (substitute day)Mon, May 18
June
- Independence DayTue, Jun 30
August
- Congolese Genocide DaySun, Aug 2
- Parents' DaySat, Aug 1
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
DR Congo has 16 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇨🇩 Frequently Asked Questions — DR Congo Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does DR Congo have in 2026?
- DR Congo has 16 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 16 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in DR Congo?
- The main events in DR Congo include Kimbangu's Day, Independence Day, Congolese Genocide Day, Labour Day, Patrice Lumumba Assassination.
- When is the next holiday in DR Congo?
- The next upcoming holiday in DR Congo is Parents' Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for DR Congo 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete DR Congo 2026 national calendar with 16 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in DR Congo for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in DR Congo for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for DR Congo is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
