CongovsGabon
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
7
Days you're both off
4
Only Congo
4
Only Gabon
What the numbers say
In 2026, Congo has 11 nationwide public holidays and Gabon has 11 — exactly the same number. They line up on 7 dates, including Jour de l'An, Lundi de Pâques, Fête du Travail and Lundi de Pentecôte.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Congo has 7 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 9 for Gabon (2 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); Gabon offers 6 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is May in Congo and May in Gabon.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Congo
Gabon is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Gabon
Congo is working these days.