The Democratic Republic of The Congo Public Holidays in 2021
The Democratic Republic of The Congo has a total of 22 holidays in 2021. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Friday, January 1, 2021 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Martyrs of Independence Day |
Monday, January 4, 2021 | Martyrs of Independence Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination |
Saturday, January 16, 2021 | Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination |
Sunday, January 17, 2021 | Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| Day off for Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination |
Monday, January 18, 2021 | Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| Valentine's Day |
Sunday, February 14, 2021 | February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions. |
| International Women's Day |
Monday, March 8, 2021 | International Women's Day is a observance in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| International Francophonie Day |
Saturday, March 20, 2021 | International Francophonie Day is a observance in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| March Equinox |
Saturday, March 20, 2021 | March Equinox in Congo Dem. Rep. (Kinshasa) |
| Education Day |
Friday, April 30, 2021 | Education Day is a observance in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| May Day |
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Liberation Day |
Monday, May 17, 2021 | Liberation Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 21, 2021 | June Solstice in Congo Dem. Rep. (Kinshasa) |
| Independence Day |
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| Parents' Day observed |
Saturday, July 31, 2021 | Parents' Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| Parents' Day |
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | Parents' Day is a public holiday in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | September Equinox in Congo Dem. Rep. (Kinshasa) |
| World Tourism Day |
Monday, September 27, 2021 | World Tourism Day is a observance in Congo Dem. Rep. |
| December Solstice |
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | December Solstice in Congo Dem. Rep. (Kinshasa) |
| Christmas Eve |
Friday, December 24, 2021 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Saturday, December 25, 2021 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Eve |
Friday, December 31, 2021 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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