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2026 Congo Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Congo, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

11

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

May

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

National Day

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About Congo holidays in 2026

In 2026, Congo observes a total of 11 holidays. The year begins with New Year's Day on January 1st. April and May are particularly active months, featuring religious observances like Easter Sunday and Monday, Ascension Day, and Whit Monday, alongside Labour Day. The latter half of the year includes National Day in August, followed by All Saints' Day and Republic Day in November, concluding with Christmas Day in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
June 10, 2026WednesdayReconciliation Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayNational Day
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
November 28, 2026SaturdayRepublic Day
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Congo holidays in 2026

  • Observe the concentration of holidays in April and May.
  • Note the cluster of holidays in November.
  • Be aware of the mid-year lull in holiday activity.
  • Check the calendar for specific dates of religious observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Congo in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the spring months of April and May, with several religious holidays falling close together. This period is followed by a more dispersed distribution of holidays through the summer and early autumn.

The year concludes with a secondary cluster of holidays in November, featuring both religious and national observances. The remaining months of the year are generally quiet, with few or no holidays observed.

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