Labour Day in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Public holiday, observed nationwide

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Next: May 1, 2026 (Friday)

TypePublic

ScopeNational

IANA Zone	Abbreviation	UTC Offset	DST
Africa/Kinshasa	WAT	UTC+01:00	No
Africa/Lubumbashi	CAT	UTC+02:00	No

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When is Labour Day in 2026?▾

Labour Day falls on May 1, 2026 (Friday) in 2026.

Is Labour Day a public holiday?▾

Labour Day is a public holiday in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

What timezone is Democratic Republic of the Congo in?▾

Democratic Republic of the Congo spans 2 timezones: Africa/Kinshasa (UTC+01:00), Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).