United States Embassy and Consulates in Democratic Republic of the Congo
United States Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United States may close on the following DR Congo and U.S. holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 0 minutes |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Martyrs of Independence Day | Saturday, January 03 | 1 day, 23 hours |
| Martyrs of Independence Day | Sunday, January 04 | 2 days, 23 hours |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 4 days, 23 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 5 days, 23 hours |
| Stephen Foster Memorial Day | Tuesday, January 13 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 5 days |
1. How many U.S. Embassies/Consulates are there in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
United States currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Democratic Republic of the Congo including and Kinshasa.
2 - Do DR Congo citizens need a visa for United States?
DR Congo citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United States. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in Democratic Republic of the Congo for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of U.S. embassies in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The U.S. representative offices in Democratic Republic of the Congo will be closed in observance of the following DR Congo and U.S. holidays in 2026/2024:
- New Year's Eve (CD & US) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (0 minutes)
Comments (0)
Visa Information
Time in United States vs Democratic Republic of the Congo
Washington D.C., United States time is 8:00 hours behind Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo