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Public holidays in Congo - Kinshasa, 2026
Holiday dates13vs 2025: +1
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend3weekend: Sun
Breaks of 3+ days1
World rank126 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Sat | Martyrs' Day (observed) |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Martyrs' Day |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Fri | National Hero Laurent Désiré Kabila Day |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Sat | National Hero Patrice Emery Lumumba Day |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Mon | Day of the Struggle of Simon Kimbangu and African Consciousness |
| May 1, 2026 | Fri | Labor Day |
| May 16, 2026 | Sat | Revolution and Armed Forces Day (observed) |
| May 17, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Revolution and Armed Forces Day |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Tue | Independence Day |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Sat | Congolese Genocide Memorial Day (observed); Parents' Day |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Congolese Genocide Memorial Day |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 – Jan 18, 2026 | 3 days | National Hero Laurent Désiré Kabila Day・National Hero Patrice Emery Lumumba Day |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Congolese Genocide Memorial Day (observed); Parents' Day
- + Martyrs' Day (observed)
- + Revolution and Armed Forces Day (observed)
- − Day of the Struggle of Simon Kimbangu and African Consciousness (observed)
- − Parents' Day
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.