There are nine public holidays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2025, two of which fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2025, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Martyrs' Day
Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, observed on January 4, 2025. The holiday commemorates those who died in the January riots in 1959 fighting for the country's independence.
Heroes' Day
Heroes' Day is a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, observed on January 16 and 17, 2025. January 16 commemorates when President Laurent Kabila was assassinated on this day in 2001, and January 17 commemorates when Patrice Lumumba was assassinated in 1961.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2025, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Liberation Day
Liberation Day is a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, observed on May 17, 2025. The holiday commemorates the end of the Mobutu regime and the victory of the First Congo War.
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, observed on June 30, 2025. The holiday commemorates when the Democratic Republic of the Congo gained independence in 1960.
Parents' Day
Parents' Day is a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, observed on August 1, 2025. The holiday is in honor of the parents' role in Congolese society.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2025, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
The following is the list of public holidays in Democratic Republic Congo 2025.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2025 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| Martyrs' Day | Jan 04, 2025 | Saturday | Public holiday |
| Heroes' Day (Laurent Kabila) | Jan 16, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Heroes' Day (Patrice Lumumba) | Jan 17, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Liberation Day | May 17, 2025 | Saturday | Public holiday |
| Independence Day | Jun 30, 2025 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Parents' Day | Aug 01, 2025 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public holiday |
Please also check the working days in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2025.
