2026 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Events of the year 2026 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo .

Incumbents

• President: Félix Tshisekedi
• Prime Minister: Judith Suminwa

Events

January

• 2 January –
  • Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels kill at least 16 people during overnight attacks on the villages of Kilonge, Katanga, and Maendeleo in Lubero Territory, North Kivu. ^[1]
  • The DRC assumes a two-year non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council for the first time since 1991. ^[2]

Holidays

Further information: Public holidays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Source: ^[3]

• 1 January – New Year's Day
• 4 January – Martyrs' Day
• 16 January – Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
• 17 January – Patrice Lumumba Assassination
• 14 February – Valentine's Day
• 8 March – Women's Day
• 20 March –
  • Francophonie Day
  • March Equinox
• 6 April – Kimbangu Memorial Day
• 30 April – Education Day
• 1 May – May Day
• 17 May – Liberation Day
• 21 June – June Solstice
• 30 June – Independence Day
• 1 August – Parents' Day
• 23 September – September Equinox
• 27 September – Tourism Day
• 21 December – December Solstice
• 24 December – Christmas Eve
• 25 December – Christmas Day
• 31 December – New Year's Eve

References

1. Corey-Boulet, Robbie (2 January 2026). "Islamic State-linked rebels kill 15 in eastern Congo, officials say". Reuters. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
2. "DRC, Liberia among five new non-permanent UN Security Council members". Africanews. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
3. "Holidays and Observances in Congo Democratic Republic in 2026". www.timeanddate.com. Retrieved 2026-01-03.