DR CongovsZambia
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
12
Only Zambia
What the numbers say
In 2026, DR Congo has 11 nationwide public holidays and Zambia has 16, so Zambia gets 5 more days 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 14 for Zambia (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); Zambia offers 10 and 4. Zambia has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in DR Congo and April in Zambia.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only DR Congo
Zambia is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Zambia
DR Congo is working these days.