Holidays in Congo Democratic Republic in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Congo Democratic Republic in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Congo Democratic Republic.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Congo Democratic Republic
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Martyrs of Independence Day Congo Democratic Republic
January 4 2025, Saturday
National
Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination Congo Democratic Republic
January 16 2025, Thursday
National
Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination Congo Democratic Republic
January 17 2025, Friday
National
Valentine's Day Congo Democratic Republic
February 14 2025, Friday
Observance
International Women's Day Congo Democratic Republic
March 8 2025, Saturday
Observance
International Francophonie Day Congo Democratic Republic
March 20 2025, Thursday
Observance
March Equinox Congo Democratic Republic
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Education Day Congo Democratic Republic
April 30 2025, Wednesday
Observance
May Day Congo Democratic Republic
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
Liberation Day Congo Democratic Republic
May 17 2025, Saturday
National
Music Festival Congo Democratic Republic
June 21 2025, Saturday
Observance
June Solstice Congo Democratic Republic
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
Independence Day Congo Democratic Republic
June 30 2025, Monday
National
Parents' Day Congo Democratic Republic
August 1 2025, Friday
National
September Equinox Congo Democratic Republic
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
World Tourism Day Congo Democratic Republic
September 27 2025, Saturday
Observance
December Solstice Congo Democratic Republic
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Eve Congo Democratic Republic
December 24 2025, Wednesday
Observance
Christmas Day Congo Democratic Republic
December 25 2025, Thursday
National
New Year's Eve Congo Democratic Republic
December 31 2025, Wednesday
Observance