DR Congo Public Holidays 2027
11 national holidays
DR Congo has 11 national public holidays in 2027. The next is New Year's Day on Friday, 1 January 2027. There are 4 long weekends of three days or more.
January 2027
- 1New Year's DayFriday
- 4Martyrs DayMonday
- 16Laurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationSaturday
- 17Patrice Lumumba AssassinationSunday
April 2027
- 6Kimbangu's DayTuesday
May 2027
- 1Labour DaySaturday
- 17Liberation DayMonday
June 2027
- 30Independence DayWednesday
August 2027
- 1Parents' DaySunday
- 2Congolese Genocide DayMonday
December 2027
- 25Christmas DaySaturday
Long weekends 2027
- 1 January – 4 January4 days
- 3 April – 6 April4 days · take 5 April off
- 15 May – 17 May3 days
- 31 July – 2 August3 days
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in DR Congo in 2027?
11 national holidays.
What is the next public holiday in DR Congo?
New Year's Day on Friday, 1 January 2027.
When are the long weekends in DR Congo in 2027?
1 January–4 January (4 days); 3 April–6 April (4 days, with a bridge day off); 15 May–17 May (3 days); 31 July–2 August (3 days).
Dates are the days off, so a holiday that falls on a weekend may be shown on the weekday it is observed. Source: Nager.Date public holiday data (open source, MIT licence). Governments can add or move holidays at short notice — check official announcements for important plans.