Calendars & Holidays

DR Congo public holidays 2027

11public holidays
4long weekends
2bridge days worth booking
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Public holidays in the DR Congo in 2027

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1FridayNew Year's Day
Jan 4MondayDay of the Martyrs
Jan 16SaturdayAnniversary of President Laurent Kabila
Jan 17SundayAnniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba
Jan 18MondayAnniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba (substitute day)
May 1SaturdayLabour Day
May 17MondayLiberation Day
Jun 30WednesdayIndependence Day
Aug 1SundayParents' Day
Aug 2MondayParents' Day (substitute day)
Dec 25SaturdayChristmas Day

In 2027, the DR Congo has 11 public holidays, counting 2 substitute days that replace a holiday falling on a weekend. 6 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027 and the last one is Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25, 2027.

Long weekends in 2027

Best bridge days to book

Take these days off to connect public holidays with the weekend:

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Jun 28, Jun 29 (2 days)5 days off (Jun 26 to Jun 30)Independence Day
Jul 1, Jul 2 (2 days)5 days off (Jun 30 to Jul 4)Independence Day

Weekend days assumed: Saturday and Sunday. Read more about planning bridge days.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does the DR Congo have in 2027?

11, including 2 substitute days. The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.

How many long weekends are there in the DR Congo in 2027?

4, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Jan 1 to Jan 4 (New Year's Day, Day of the Martyrs). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.

Which 2027 holidays in the DR Congo fall on a weekend?

Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila (Saturday, January 16, 2027), Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba (Sunday, January 17, 2027), Labour Day (Saturday, May 1, 2027), Parents' Day (Sunday, August 1, 2027), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25, 2027). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.

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Other years for the DR Congo: 2026, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2027 calendar.

Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.