Business Days in 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Weekend pattern, public holidays, and business day calculator for DR Congo.
In DR Congo, business days are Monday through Friday. Weekends fall on Sat–Sun. Public holidays are excluded by default.
Weekend schedule
DR Congo observes a Sat–Sun weekend. This means Saturday and Sunday are non-working days, while Monday through Friday are standard business days.
Public holidays in DR Congo (2026)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2026-01-04 | Martyrs Day |
| 2026-01-16 | Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination |
| 2026-01-17 | Patrice Lumumba Assassination |
| 2026-04-06 | Kimbangu's Day |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day |
| 2026-05-17 | Liberation Day |
| 2026-06-30 | Independence Day |
| 2026-08-01 | Parents' Day |
| 2026-08-02 | Congolese Genocide Day |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day |
Public holidays in DR Congo (2027)
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2027-01-04 | Martyrs Day |
| 2027-01-16 | Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination |
| 2027-01-17 | Patrice Lumumba Assassination |
| 2027-04-06 | Kimbangu's Day |
| 2027-05-01 | Labour Day |
| 2027-05-17 | Liberation Day |
| 2027-06-30 | Independence Day |
| 2027-08-01 | Parents' Day |
| 2027-08-02 | Congolese Genocide Day |
| 2027-12-25 | Christmas Day |
Frequently asked questions
What are the business days in DR Congo?
Business days in DR Congo are typically Monday through Friday. Weekends are Sat–Sun.
Are public holidays included in business days in DR Congo?
No. National public holidays are excluded by default. The table below shows the public holidays for 2026 and 2027.