DR CongovsUganda
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
8
Only Uganda
What the numbers say
In 2026, DR Congo has 11 nationwide public holidays and Uganda has 12, so Uganda gets 1 more day off. 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 10 for Uganda (2 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); Uganda offers 7 and 2. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is January in DR Congo and January in Uganda.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only DR Congo
Uganda is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Uganda
DR Congo is working these days.