Public holidays in the Republic of the Congo


DateEnglish NameLocal Name
January 1New Year's DayJour de l'An
May 1Labor DayFête du Travail
June 10Reconciliation Day
Fête de la Commémoration de la Conférence Nationale Souveraine
August 15Independence Day Fête Nationale
November 1All Saints' DayToussaint
December 25Christmas DayNoël

Movable holidays

The following holidays are public holidays but the date on which each occurs varies, according to its corresponding calendar, and thus has no set date. In order in which they occur:
English NameLocal NameDescription
EasterPâquesOccurs on Sunday
Easter MondayLundi de PâquesMonday after Easter
Ascension DayAscensionThursday, 40 days after Easter
PentecostPentecôteSeventh Sunday after Easter