Public holidays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
This is a list of holidays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Public holidays
Date | Name | Comments |
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January 1 | New Year's Day[1] | |
January 4 | Martyrs Day | Beginning of independence movement, 1959.[2] |
January 16 | Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination | 2001 |
January 17 | Patrice Lumumba Assassination | 1961 |
May 1 | Labor Day | |
May 17 | Liberation Day | Zaire renamed Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1997[3] |
June 30 | Independence Day | From Belgium, 1960[4] |
August 1 | Parents' Day[5] | |
December 25 | Christmas Day[6] |
References
- ^ "Holidays and observances in Congo Democratic Republic in 2020". www.timeanddate.com. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ "Martyrs' Day 2021, 2022 and 2023 in Democratic Republic of the Congo". PublicHolidays.africa. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ "Liberation Day in DR Congo / May 17, 2020". AnydayGuide. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ "Independence Day in DR Congo in 2021". Office Holidays. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ "Parents' Day 2021, 2022 and 2023 in Democratic Republic of the Congo". PublicHolidays.africa. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ^ "Democratic Republic of the Congo Holidays and Festivals". www.iexplore.com. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
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