Public holidays in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the 2025
Every public holiday in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the in 2025 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the, 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year's Day | National |
| 4 January | Saturday | Martyrs' Day | National |
| 16 January | Thursday | National Hero Laurent Désiré Kabila Day | National |
| 17 January | Friday | National Hero Patrice Emery Lumumba Day | National |
| 5 April | Saturday | Day of the Struggle of Simon Kimbangu and African Consciousness (observed) | National |
| 6 April | Sunday | Day of the Struggle of Simon Kimbangu and African Consciousness | National |
| 1 May | Thursday | Labor Day | National |
| 17 May | Saturday | Revolution and Armed Forces Day | National |
| 30 June | Monday | Independence Day | National |
| 1 August | Friday | Parents' Day | National |
| 2 August | Saturday | Congolese Genocide Memorial Day | National |
| 25 December | Thursday | Christmas Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 12 national holidays in 2025, 7 fall on a weekday and 5 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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