Democratic Republic of the Congo — time, weather and useful information
Country page for Democratic Republic of the Congo: local time and weather in its cities, key facts, norms and traditions, tips for tourists and important warnings for travellers.
Country at a glance
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Cities of the country on the map
About this country
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Norms and traditions
Tips for tourists
What a traveller should keep in mind
Public holidays 2026
| 01.01 | New Year's Day · every year |
| 04.01 | Martyrs Day · every year |
| 16.01 | Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination · every year |
| 17.01 | Patrice Lumumba Assassination · every year |
| 06.04 | Kimbangu's Day · every year |
| 01.05 | Labour Day · every year |
| 17.05 | Liberation Day · every year |
| 30.06 | Independence Day · every year |
| 01.08 | Parents' Day · every year |
| 02.08 | Congolese Genocide Day · every year |
| 25.12 | Christmas Day · every year |
Traveler safety
🦟 Mosquitoes: malaria/dengue
🚱 Don’t drink tap water
General guidance for tourists. Before travelling, check your government’s official travel advisories.
The country profile is general reference information describing customs and everyday details for travellers. Before your trip, check the current entry rules and the official travel advice of your government.