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Best days to take off in Republic of the Congo in 2026

With 20 days of annual leave, booking the right days gives 47 days off across 7 breaks. Below are all 11 public holidays in Republic of the Congo in 2026, the long weekends you get for free, and the bridge days worth booking.

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Public holidays in Republic of the Congo in 2026

DateHolidayFalls on
Thu 1 JanNew Year's Day Nouvel AnDay off
Mon 6 AprEaster Monday Lundi de PâquesDay off
Fri 1 MayLabour Day Fête du travailDay off
Thu 14 MayAscension Day AscensionDay off
Sun 24 MayPentecost PentecôteWeekend
Mon 25 MayWhit Monday Lundi de PentecôteDay off
Wed 10 JunFête de la commémoration de la conférence nationale souveraineDay off
Sat 15 AugAssumption AssomptionWeekend
Sun 1 NovAll Saints' Day ToussaintWeekend
Sat 28 NovJournée nationale de la RépubliqueWeekend
Fri 25 DecChristmas Day NoëlDay off

4 of these fall on a weekend in 2026.

Long weekends in Republic of the Congo in 2026

Best bridge days to book in 2026

A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Booking it joins them into one long break.

  1. Book Fri 2 Jan (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan, around New Year's Day.
  2. Book Fri 3 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 3 Apr to Mon 6 Apr, around Easter Monday.
  3. Book Thu 30 Apr (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 30 Apr to Sun 3 May, around Labour Day.
  4. Book Fri 15 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 14 May to Sun 17 May, around Ascension Day.
  5. Book Fri 22 May (1 day) for 4 days off, Fri 22 May to Mon 25 May, around Whit Monday.
  6. Book Mon 8 Jun and Tue 9 Jun (2 days) for 5 days off, Sat 6 Jun to Wed 10 Jun, around Fête de la commémoration de la conférence nationale souveraine.
  7. Book Thu 24 Dec (1 day) for 4 days off, Thu 24 Dec to Sun 27 Dec, around Christmas Day.

How many days off can you get in 2026?

Leave bookedDays offPer day booked
5 days20 days4.0x
10 days36 days3.6x
15 days51 days3.4x
20 days66 days3.3x
25 days81 days3.2x

A plan for 20 days of leave in 2026

20 days of leave become 47 days off, in 7 breaks of at least five days.

  1. Thu 1 Jan to Mon 5 Jan: 5 days off for 2 booked (Fri 2 Jan, Mon 5 Jan)
  2. Thu 2 Apr to Mon 6 Apr: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 2 Apr, Fri 3 Apr)
  3. Sat 25 Apr to Sun 3 May: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 27 Apr, Tue 28 Apr, Wed 29 Apr, Thu 30 Apr)
  4. Sat 9 May to Sun 17 May: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 11 May, Tue 12 May, Wed 13 May, Fri 15 May)
  5. Thu 21 May to Mon 25 May: 5 days off for 2 booked (Thu 21 May, Fri 22 May)
  6. Sat 6 Jun to Wed 10 Jun: 5 days off for 2 booked (Mon 8 Jun, Tue 9 Jun)
  7. Sat 19 Dec to Sun 27 Dec: 9 days off for 4 booked (Mon 21 Dec, Tue 22 Dec, Wed 23 Dec, Thu 24 Dec)

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Questions about 2026 in Republic of the Congo

How many public holidays does Republic of the Congo have in 2026?

Republic of the Congo has 11 public holidays in 2026, and 4 of them fall on a weekend.

When are the long weekends in Republic of the Congo in 2026?

Without booking any leave: Sat 4 Apr to Mon 6 Apr (Easter Monday), Fri 1 May to Sun 3 May (Labour Day), Sat 23 May to Mon 25 May (Pentecost, Whit Monday) and Fri 25 Dec to Sun 27 Dec (Christmas Day).

What are the best days to take off in Republic of the Congo in 2026?

Book Fri 2 Jan to get 4 days off, from Thu 1 Jan to Sun 4 Jan. With 20 days of leave, the best plan gives 47 days off across 7 breaks.

About these dates

These dates come from the date-holidays library and have not been checked by hand against Republic of the Congo's official calendar. Check before you book.

These dates come straight from the holiday library and have not been checked against this country’s official calendar by hand. Treat them as a starting point.