Public holidays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
12 public holidays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between now and Sunday 10 October 2027, with the regional ones and every clock change.
The next public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026
1 public holiday is left in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2026. The Democratic Republic of the Congo doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Upcoming public holidays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Date | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | Martyrs' Day | Nationwide |
| Saturday 16 January 2027 | National Hero Laurent Désiré Kabila Day | Nationwide |
| Saturday 16 January 2027 | National Hero Patrice Emery Lumumba Day (observed) | Nationwide |
| Sunday 17 January 2027 | National Hero Patrice Emery Lumumba Day | Nationwide |
| Tuesday 6 April 2027 | Day of the Struggle of Simon Kimbangu and African Consciousness | Nationwide |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | Labor Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 17 May 2027 | Revolution and Armed Forces Day | Nationwide |
| Wednesday 30 June 2027 | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| Saturday 31 July 2027 | Parents' Day (observed) | Nationwide |
| Sunday 1 August 2027 | Parents' Day | Nationwide |
| Monday 2 August 2027 | Congolese Genocide Memorial Day | Nationwide |
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Democratic Republic of the CongoUpcoming public holidays and clock changes
1 place for the next 30 days, from Sat 10 Oct. Starred countries are in bold.
No public holidays or clock changes for these countries in the next 30 days.
Current time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Clock changes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Questions
When is the next public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The next public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
How many public holidays are left in 2026 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
1 public holiday is left in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2026.
When do the clocks change in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Saturday 10 October 2026