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Public holidays in Republic of the Congo

dates, names and what's closed

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Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

It's worth planning around Republic of the Congo's holiday calendar: attractions, museums and banks close, public transport switches to a holiday timetable, and flight and hotel prices around long weekends jump. On the upside — festivals, parades and markets you won't see on an ordinary day.

Coming up

Upcoming public holidays in Republic of the Congo

  • Sunday 1 NovemberAll Saints' Day · Toussaint
  • Saturday 28 NovemberJournée nationale de la République
  • Friday 25 DecemberChristmas Day · Noël
  • Friday 1 January 2027New Year's Day · Nouvel An
  • Monday 29 March 2027Easter Monday · Lundi de Pâques
  • Saturday 1 May 2027Labour Day · Fête du travail
  • Thursday 6 May 2027Ascension Day · Ascension
  • Sunday 16 May 2027Pentecost · Pentecôte
  • Monday 17 May 2027Whit Monday · Lundi de Pentecôte
  • Thursday 10 June 2027Fête de la commémoration de la conférence nationale souveraine
  • Sunday 15 August 2027Assumption · Assomption
All 2026 holidays in Republic of the Congo
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Flights & hotels for Republic of the Congo

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

What's the next public holiday in Republic of the Congo?
All Saints' Day — Sunday 1 November.
How many public holidays does Republic of the Congo have?
Republic of the Congo has 11 public holidays in 2026. Government offices and banks close, and some attractions and shops may be closed or on reduced hours.
What's closed on public holidays in Republic of the Congo?
Banks, government offices and post offices close. Many supermarkets and shops close or run reduced hours, especially in smaller towns. Public transport usually shifts to a weekend timetable, and museums and attractions vary — check ahead.
Is it worth visiting Republic of the Congo during a holiday?
It depends on the holiday. Ones with a public tradition — markets, parades, fireworks — are an experience in themselves. Ones where everything shuts and locals stay home are less convenient. The list above flags what to expect on each date.
Are shops open on Sundays in Republic of the Congo?
Some European countries restrict Sunday and holiday trading by law; others don't. In big cities and tourist areas something is always open, but don't count on a big shop run on a Sunday or holiday.
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