Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Democratic Republic of the Congo Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Democratic Republic of the Congo may close on the following South African and DR Congo holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 5 days, 7 hours |
| Education Day | Thursday, April 30 | 1 week, 1 day |
| May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Liberation Day | Saturday, May 16 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Liberation Day | Sunday, May 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many DR Congo Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Democratic Republic of the Congo currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Democratic Republic of the Congo?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Democratic Republic of the Congo in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of DR Congo embassies in South Africa?
The DR Congo representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and DR Congo holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (5 days, 12 hours)
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Time in Democratic Republic of the Congo vs South Africa
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa