Democratic Republic of the Congo Public Holidays 2027
Next public holiday
Showing 2027 only. Countdown from today, 30 September 2026.
· 93 days away
Estimated / awaiting confirmation · Public holiday
Upcoming holidays
- Martyrs of Independence DayEstimated / awaiting confirmation
- Laurent Kabila Heroes DayEstimated / awaiting confirmation
- Patrice Lumumba Heroes DayEstimated / awaiting confirmation
9 public-holiday entries across 9 dates
0 recorded confirmed
9 estimated / awaiting confirmation
4 weekend dates
Saturday/Sunday comparison
Using this calendar
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
9 public-holiday occurrences are stored; 9 are provisional.
2027 holiday calendar
Public-holiday entries are listed below. Bank, office and school coverage is incomplete; an unmarked institution is not necessarily open. Optional-holiday coverage has not been established.
Martyrs of Independence Day
Estimated / awaiting confirmationLaurent Kabila Heroes Day
Estimated / awaiting confirmationPatrice Lumumba Heroes Day
Estimated / awaiting confirmationKimbangu Day
Estimated / awaiting confirmationLabour Day
Estimated / awaiting confirmationLiberation Day
Estimated / awaiting confirmationIndependence Day
Estimated / awaiting confirmationParents' Day
Estimated / awaiting confirmationLong-weekend planner
Assumption: Saturday and Sunday are non-working days, plus the listed public holidays. This is your planning assumption, not a universal legal workweek. Employer schedules may differ. Only supported holiday dates are included.
- 4 consecutive days1 January 2027 – 4 January 2027New Year's Day, Martyrs of Independence Day + selected weekend · Includes estimated dates
- 3 consecutive days15 May 2027 – 17 May 2027Liberation Day + selected weekend · Includes estimated dates
Official sources and date status
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Provisional date under the recurring rule; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Provisional date under the recurring rule; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Provisional date under the recurring rule; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Provisional date under the recurring rule; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Provisional date under the recurring rule; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Provisional date under the recurring rule; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Provisional date under the recurring rule; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Provisional date under the recurring rule; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
Provisional date under the recurring rule; annual or lunar confirmation remains pending. The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Awaiting Confirmation · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
www.presidence.cd
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-30
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
Offices
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
Banks
Bank opening and payment-system cut-offs can differ from the general public calendar; confirm with the relevant bank.
Schools
This page is a public-holiday calendar, not a school-term calendar. Use the education authority for term breaks.
Practical planning
Use confirmed dates for bookings and recheck provisional, lunar, annual, royal or exceptional dates after the official notice.
Frequently asked questions
What is covered?
The Presidency Journal officiel and presidential ordinances govern the Democratic Republic of the Congo list.
Are all dates confirmed?
9 public-holiday occurrences are stored; 9 are provisional. Future and announcement-dependent dates can change.
Are local closures included?
Only nationwide full-day public closures are counted unless an entry is explicitly labelled restricted, substitute or additional.
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