Public Holidays in Congo
Statutory public holidays in Congo, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Congo at a glance
The Republic of the Congo’s public holidays mark National Day on 15 November and the anniversaries of the republic, alongside Christian feast days.
Several dates move with Easter, and the reconciliation conferences of the 1990s are also commemorated.
Congo public holidays 2026
Congo has 10 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Ascension Day | May 14Thu | National |
| Pentecost Monday | May 25Mon | National |
| Reconciliation Day | Jun 10Wed | National |
| National Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 1Sun | National |
| Republic Day | Nov 28Sat | National |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25Fri | National |
Showing 10 of 10 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Congo
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Congo.
Brazzaville
A capital on the Congo river, facing Kinshasa across the water.
Pointe-Noire
The economic capital and main port, with beaches and an oil industry.
Dolisie
A railway and timber city in the Niari valley.
Nkayi
A sugar-growing town on the Bouenza river.
Ouesso
A remote northern town on the Sangha, in the deep rainforest.
Top attractions in Congo
The places that draw most visitors to Congo.
Odzala-Kokoua National Park
A rainforest park of forest elephant, gorilla and bai clearings.
Sangha Trinational
A transboundary forest reserve shared with Cameroon and the CAR.
Les Rapides
The rapids of the Djoue river, with a dam and forested gorge.
Pointe-Noire Beaches
Atlantic beaches south of the port city, with fishing and seafood.
Nabemba Tower
The tallest building in the country, in the capital's business district.
Lefini Reserve
A savanna reserve of hippo and antelope north of the capital.
Festivals, food and getting around Congo
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year
Falls on Jan 1
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Easter Sunday
Falls on Apr 5
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Easter Monday
Falls on Apr 6
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Labour Day
Falls on May 1
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Mother's Day
Falls on May 10
Food & drink
Getting around
Roads are poor outside the corridor; the Congo river ferries and the railway are the main links.
Travelling around Congo’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Congo tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Congo's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Congo public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Congo have?
Congo has 10 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Congo is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Congo's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Congo typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Congo?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Congo?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Congo Republic Of The
School term dates in Congo Republic Of The
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.