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Republic of Congo Public Holidays
Public holidays for 2026 and 2027.
Last verified
2026 Holiday Calendar
May 2026
Holidays in May
- 1FriVariable
Labour Day
Fête du Travail
- 14ThuVariable
Ascension Day
Ascension
- 25MonVariable
Whit Monday
Lundi de Pentecôte
All public holidays in Republic of Congo, 2026
- Jan1Variable
New Year's Day
Thu · January 1, 2026
Jour de l'An
- Apr5Variable
Easter Sunday
Sun · April 5, 2026
Dimanche de Pâques
Falls on a weekend - Apr6Variable
Easter Monday
Mon · April 6, 2026
Lundi de Pâques
- May1Variable
Labour Day
Fri · May 1, 2026
Fête du Travail
- May14Variable
Ascension Day
Thu · May 14, 2026
Ascension
- May25Variable
Whit Monday
Mon · May 25, 2026
Lundi de Pentecôte
- Jun10Variable
Reconciliation Day
Wed · June 10, 2026
Fête de la Réconciliation
- Aug15Fixed
Independence Day
Sat · August 15, 2026
Falls on a weekend - Aug15Variable
National Day
Sat · August 15, 2026
Fête Nationale
Falls on a weekend - Nov1Variable
All Saints' Day
Sun · November 1, 2026
Toussaint
Falls on a weekend - Nov28Variable
Republic Day
Sat · November 28, 2026
Jour de la République
Falls on a weekend - Dec25Variable
Christmas Day
Fri · December 25, 2026
Noël
Coming up: Republic of Congo 2027
- Jan1
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
- Mar28
Easter Sunday
March 28, 2027
- Mar29
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
- May1
Labour Day
May 1, 2027
- May6
Ascension Day
May 6, 2027
About public holidays in Republic of Congo
Republic of Congo observes 12 public holidays in 2026. These include national holidays, religious observances, and commemorative days on which government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are closed.
Data on this page is sourced from official government publications and updated annually. Variable holidays — such as Easter, Eid, and other religious observances — are calculated on their respective calendars and may shift by 1–2 days depending on official announcements.
When a public holiday in Republic of Congo falls on a Saturday or Sunday, many employers observe a substitute day off the following Monday or preceding Friday — though practice varies by employer and sector.