DR Congo has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 4 | Sunday | Day of the Martyrs | Public |
| Jan 5 | Monday | Day of the Martyrs (substitute day) | Public |
| Jan 16 | Friday | Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila | Public |
| Jan 17 | Saturday | Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 17 | Sunday | Liberation Day | Public |
| May 18 | Monday | Liberation Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Jun 30 | Tuesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Parents' Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
DR Congo has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.