Upcoming Public Holidays
- Fri, May 1Labour Day
- Sun, May 17Liberation Day
- Tue, Jun 30Independence Day
- Sat, Aug 1Parents' Day
- Sun, Aug 2Congolese Genocide Day
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
🇨🇩 DR Congo — 2026 Calendar
11 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martyrs DaySun, Jan 4
- Laurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationFri, Jan 16
- Patrice Lumumba AssassinationSat, Jan 17
April
- Kimbangu's DayMon, Apr 6
May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Liberation DaySun, May 17
June
- Independence DayTue, Jun 30
August
- Parents' DaySat, Aug 1
- Congolese Genocide DaySun, Aug 2
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

DR has 11 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇨🇩 Frequently Asked Questions — DR Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does DR have in 2026?
- DR has 11 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 11 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in DR?
- The main public holidays in DR include New Year's Day, Martyrs Day, Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination, Patrice Lumumba Assassination, Kimbangu's Day.
- When is the next holiday in DR?
- The next upcoming holiday in DR is Labour Day on Friday, May 1, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for DR 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete DR 2026 national calendar with 11 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in DR for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in DR for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for DR is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.