Congo - Kinshasa public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Congo - Kinshasa): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 5
Congo - Kinshasa public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 4 | Sunday | Day of the Martyrs |
| January 5 | Monday | Day of the Martyrs (substitute day) |
| January 16 | Friday | Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila |
| January 17 | Saturday | Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 17 | Sunday | Liberation Day |
| May 18 | Monday | Liberation Day (substitute day) |
| June 30 | Tuesday | Independence Day |
| August 1 | Saturday | Parents' Day |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 55 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- January 3 – January 53 days off
- January 16 – January 183 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 16 – May 183 days off
- June 27 – June 304 days off · if you take Monday June 29 off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Congo - Kinshasa have in 2026?
Congo - Kinshasa has 11 public holidays in 2026; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Congo - Kinshasa?
Next public holiday (Congo - Kinshasa): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Congo - Kinshasa has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.