Public holidays in Congo - Kinshasa, 2026
9 public holidays, 5 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Congo - Kinshasa drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 4 January | Day of the Martyrs | Sunday |
| 16 January | Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila | Friday |
| 17 January | Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba | Saturday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 17 May | Liberation Day | Sunday |
| 30 June | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| 1 August | Parents' Day | Saturday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Congo - Kinshasa have in 2026?
9 nationwide public holidays, 5 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Congo - Kinshasa?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.