Public Holidays in Congo, 2026
The Congo observes 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026, 4 of which fall on the weekend. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 11
- On a weekend
- 4
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 254
Nationwide
Congo holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across the Congo. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | Easter Sunday | Nationwide |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 10 June 2026 | Wednesday | Reconciliation Day | Nationwide |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | National Day | Nationwide |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday(weekend) | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 28 November 2026 | Saturday(weekend) | Republic Day | Nationwide |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
7 of Congo's 11 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year. The remaining 4 fall on Saturday and Sunday: Easter Sunday (5 April 2026), National Day (15 August 2026), All Saints' Day (1 November 2026), Republic Day (28 November 2026).
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 254 business days in the Congo.
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