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Holiday Calendar
Holidays in 2026 — DR Congo
Official public holidays and observances for DR Congo in 2026, presented in an easy-to-scan table.
| Date | Local Name | English Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
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January 1, 2026
Thursday
|
New Year's Day | New Year's Day | Public |
|
January 4, 2026
Sunday
|
Martyrs Day | Martyrs Day | Public |
|
January 16, 2026
Friday
|
Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination | Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination | Public |
|
January 17, 2026
Saturday
|
Patrice Lumumba Assassination | Patrice Lumumba Assassination | Public |
|
April 6, 2026
Monday
|
Kimbangu's Day | Kimbangu's Day | Public |
|
May 1, 2026
Friday
|
Labour Day | Labour Day | Public |
|
May 17, 2026
Sunday
|
Liberation Day | Liberation Day | Public |
|
June 30, 2026
Tuesday
|
Independence Day | Independence Day | Public |
|
August 1, 2026
Saturday
|
Parents' Day | Parents' Day | Public |
|
August 2, 2026
Sunday
|
Congolese Genocide Day | Congolese Genocide Day | Public |
|
December 25, 2026
Friday
|
Christmas Day | Christmas Day | Public |