Holiday planning
Long Weekends in DR Congo
DR Congo has 6 long weekends in 2026 and 5 in 2027. The longest break is 5 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Friday off around New Year's Day for a 4-day break.
2026
View all6
Long weekends
4
Longest (days)
6
Bridge opps
- 4d
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take Friday off
- 4d
Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination & Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Thu 15 Jan – Sun 18 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Kimbangu's Day
Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr
Take Friday off
2027
View all5
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
5
Bridge opps
- 5d
New Year's Day & Martyrs Day
Thu 31 Dec – Mon 4 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 5d
Independence Day
Sat 26 Jun – Wed 30 Jun
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 4d
Kimbangu's Day
Sat 3 Apr – Tue 6 Apr
Take Monday off
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More for DR Congo
Public holidays
Public holidays in DR Congo 2026
All 13 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in DR Congo 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in DR Congo 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in DR Congo 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does DR Congo have in 2026?
DR Congo has 6 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does DR Congo have in 2027?
DR Congo has 5 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in DR Congo?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around New Year's Day (Thu 1 Jan). Take Friday as annual leave to get a 4-day break with only 1 day of leave.