| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2025-04-21 | Easter Monday | National |
| 2025-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2025-05-29 | Ascension Day | National |
| 2025-06-09 | Pentecost Monday | National |
| 2025-06-10 | Reconciliation Day | National |
| 2025-08-15 | National Day | National |
| 2025-11-01 | All Saints' Day | National |
| 2025-11-28 | Republic Day | National |
| 2025-12-25 | Christmas Day | National |
How many public holidays does Congo have in 2025?
Congo has 10 public holidays in 2025: 10 national holidays. The dates run from 1 January 2025 to 25 December 2025, and no public holiday falls in February, March, July, September, October. Observances and regional holidays are listed separately and are not counted.
Wondering how that stacks up globally? See how Congo's public holiday count compares.
Long weekends in Congo 2025
Congo's public holidays create 4 long weekends in 2025 - runs of three or more consecutive days off, each built around a holiday that touches a weekend.
- Sat 19 - Mon 21 April: Easter Monday (3-day weekend, Saturday 19 April to Monday 21 April).
- Sat 7 - Tue 10 June: Pentecost Monday (4-day weekend, Saturday 7 June to Tuesday 10 June).
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 August: National Day (3-day weekend, Friday 15 August to Sunday 17 August).
- Fri 28 - Sun 30 November: Republic Day (3-day weekend, Friday 28 November to Sunday 30 November).
Observed and substitute holidays in Congo 2025
A substitute holiday is a day off moved to a nearby working weekday when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The legal date never changes - only the day most people actually get off.
In 2025 no public holiday in Congo is moved to a nearby weekday, so every holiday in the table above is observed on the date shown.
Regional variations are common; see public holidays across Africa for the wider picture.
Public holidays in Congo: is your date a holiday in 2025?
Every date in the table above is a public holiday in Congo in 2025. If the date you are checking appears there, it is a day off; if it does not, it is not a public holiday - however widely it may be marked.
For example, 1 January 2025 is New Year's Day, a public holiday in Congo.
More to explore: browse public holidays by country.
About these holidays in Congo (2025)
Our Congo public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and forms the final day of the Easter octave in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in many European, Commonwealth and Latin American countries, effectively extending the Easter weekend. Because it is tied to the movable date of Easter, it falls between late March and late April. Traditional customs include egg rolling, picnics and family outings.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven, held on the fortieth day of Easter, always a Thursday. It is a public holiday in many European countries including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Because it is tied to Easter, the date falls between 30 April and 3 June. In several countries it also serves as a traditional day for outdoor excursions.
Pentecost Monday
Pentecost Monday, also called Whit Monday, is the day after Pentecost Sunday and falls fifty days after Easter. It is a public holiday in much of Europe, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Denmark, Norway and Switzerland. Because it depends on the date of Easter, it falls between 11 May and 14 June. Many countries pair it with the Ascension Thursday holiday in late spring.