Best Times to Visit
Weather
Equatorial climate. Short rains October-December and long rains between mid-January and mid-May. Main dry season from June-September. More information may be found in Climate in the Republic of the Congo.
Visitors are recommended to bring lightweight clothes at any time of the year, with rainwear during the rainy season.
Public Holidays
The following table shows the public holidays celebrated in the Republic of Congo:
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) |
| March/April (variable) | Easter (Pâques) |
| March/April (variable) | Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques) |
| March 8 | Congolese Women's Day |
| May/June (variable) | Ascension Day |
| May/June (variable) | Pentecost (Pentecôte) |
| May 1 | Labour Day (Fête du Travail) |
| June 10 | Reconciliation Day |
| August 15 | Independence Day (Fête Nationale) |
| November 1 | All Saints' Day (Toussaint) |
| December 25 | Christmas Day (Noël) |
