CongovsDR Congo
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
4
Days you're both off
7
Only Congo
7
Only DR Congo
What the numbers say
In 2026, Congo has 11 nationwide public holidays and DR Congo has 11 — exactly the same number. They line up on 4 dates, including Jour de l'An, Lundi de Pâques, Fête du Travail and Noël.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Congo has 7 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 6 for DR Congo (5 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Congo offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); DR Congo offers 4 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is May in Congo and January in DR Congo.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Congo
DR Congo is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only DR Congo
Congo is working these days.