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