National holidays of Congo in 2026
This page contains a calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Congo. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | |
| Saturday | Jan. 3, 2026 | Martyrs of Independence Day | |
| Friday | Jan. 16, 2026 | Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination | |
| Saturday | Jan. 17, 2026 | Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination | |
| Saturday | Feb. 14, 2026 | Valentine's Day | |
| Sunday | March 8, 2026 | International Women's Day | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | International Francophonie Day | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
| Thursday | April 30, 2026 | Education Day | |
| Friday | May 1, 2026 | May Day | |
| Saturday | May 16, 2026 | Liberation Day | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | Music Festival | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
| Tuesday | June 30, 2026 | Independence Day | |
| Saturday | Aug. 1, 2026 | Parents' Day | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 23, 2026 | September Equinox | |
| Sunday | Sept. 27, 2026 | World Tourism Day | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice | |
| Thursday | Dec. 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve | |
| Friday | Dec. 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | |
| Thursday | Dec. 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
Public Holidays
- Congo public holidays by years
- Public holidays in other countries