Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy and Consulates in Rwanda
Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Democratic Republic of the Congo may close on the following Rwandese and DR Congo holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination | Friday, January 16 | 6 days, 14 hours |
| Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery Lumumba’s Assassination | Saturday, January 17 | 1 week |
| National Heroes' Day | Sunday, February 01 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| National Heroes' Day | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day | Tuesday, April 07 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many DR Congo Embassies/Consulates are there in Rwanda?
Democratic Republic of the Congo currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Rwanda including and Kigali.
2 - Do Rwandese citizens need a visa for Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Citizens of Rwanda (holders of regular passports) can travel to Democratic Republic of the Congo for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a DR Congo visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of DR Congo embassies in Rwanda?
The DR Congo representative offices in Rwanda will be closed in observance of the following Rwandese and DR Congo holidays in 2026/2024:
- Anniversary of President Laurent Kabila’s Assassination (CD) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (6 days, 19 hours)
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Time in Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Rwanda
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo time is 1:00 hours behind Kigali, Rwanda