Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo observes 11 public holidays each year. The next holiday in Democratic Republic of the Congo is Independence Day (Public Holiday), in a month on 30 June 2026.
- Public Holidays are official days off recognized by the government.
| Name | Native Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
New Year's Day Public Holiday | Nouvel An | 01 Jan 2026 5 months ago |
Day of the Martyrs Public Holiday | Martyrs de l'Indépendance | 04 Jan 2026 5 months ago |
Day of the Martyrs (substitute day) Public Holiday | Martyrs de l'Indépendance (jour substitut) | 05 Jan 2026 5 months ago |
Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila Public Holiday | Journée du Héro National Laurent Désiré Kabila | 16 Jan 2026 4 months ago |
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba Public Holiday | Journée du Héro National Patrice Emery Lumumba | 17 Jan 2026 4 months ago |
Public Holiday | Fête du travail | 01 May 2026 23 days ago |
Liberation Day Public Holiday | Journée de la Révolution et des Forces Armées | 17 May 2026 7 days ago |
Liberation Day (substitute day) Public Holiday | Journée de la Révolution et des Forces Armées (jour substitut) | 18 May 2026 6 days ago |
Independence Day Public Holiday | Anniversaire de Indépendance | 30 Jun 2026 in a month |
Parents' Day Public Holiday | Fête des parents | 01 Aug 2026 in 2 months |
Christmas Day Public Holiday | Noël | 25 Dec 2026 in 7 months |