Public holidays in DR Congo 2027
DR Congo has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendMartyrs Day
Monday
Long weekendLaurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Saturday
On the weekendPatrice Lumumba Assassination
Sunday
On the weekendKimbangu's Day
Tuesday
Labour Day
Saturday
On the weekendLiberation Day
Monday
Long weekendIndependence Day
Wednesday
Parents' Day
Sunday
On the weekendCongolese Genocide Day
Monday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekend
Working days off
6
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 11
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 5
- Long weekends
- 4
DR Congo public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of DR Congo’s 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 6 fall on a working day and 5 on the weekend. 4 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does DR Congo have in 2027?
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DR Congo has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 6 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in DR Congo in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in DR Congo fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination (January 16), Patrice Lumumba Assassination (January 17), Labour Day (May 1), Parents' Day (August 1) and Christmas Day (December 25) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on DR Congo’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in DR Congo in 2027?
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4 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, Martyrs Day, Liberation Day and Congolese Genocide Day.