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January
01
Thursday
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
03
Saturday
Martyrs of Independence Day observed
Martyrs of Independence Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep.
01/03/2026
04
Sunday
Martyrs of Independence Day
Martyrs of Independence Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep.
01/04/2026
16
Friday
Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila's Assassination
Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila's Assassination is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep.
01/16/2026
17
Saturday
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba's Assassination
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba's Assassination is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep.
01/17/2026
19
Monday
Day off for Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba's Assassination
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba's Assassination is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep.
01/19/2026
February
14
Saturday
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
02/14/2026
March
08
Sunday
International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a observance in Congo Dem. Rep.
03/08/2026
20
Friday
International Francophonie Day
International Francophonie Day is a observance in Congo Dem. Rep.
03/20/2026
April
06
Monday
Kimbangu Memorial Day
Kimbangu Memorial Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep.
04/06/2026
30
Thursday
Education Day
Education Day is a observance in Congo Dem. Rep.
04/30/2026
May
01
Friday
May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
16
Saturday
Liberation Day observed
Liberation Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep.
05/16/2026
17
Sunday
Liberation Day
Liberation Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep.
05/17/2026
June
30
Tuesday
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep.
06/30/2026
August
01
Saturday
Parents' Day
Parents' Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep.
08/01/2026
September
27
Sunday
World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is a observance in Congo Dem. Rep.
09/27/2026
December
24
Thursday
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/24/2026
25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/25/2026
31
Thursday
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
12/31/2026