Long weekends in Congo - Kinshasa, 2026.
Congo - Kinshasa, 2026: 6 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave add the other 2, for 20 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 16 January to 18 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination, Patrice Lumumba Assassination)
- 4 April to 6 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Kimbangu's Day)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day, Martyrs Day)
- 27 June to 30 June: 4 days off, take Mon 29 Jun as leave (Independence Day)
Public holidays in Congo - Kinshasa, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Sunday 4 January | Martyrs Day |
| Friday 16 January | Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination |
| Saturday 17 January | Patrice Lumumba Assassination |
| Monday 6 April | Kimbangu's Day |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Sunday 17 May | Liberation Day |
| Tuesday 30 June | Independence Day |
| Saturday 1 August | Parents' Day |
| Sunday 2 August | Congolese Genocide Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Congo - Kinshasa in 2026?
Congo - Kinshasa has 4 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Congo - Kinshasa in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Congo - Kinshasa have in 2026?
Congo - Kinshasa has 11 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 6 of them fall on a weekday.