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This is: a list of holidays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Public holidays※
| Date | Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | |
| January 4 | Martyrs Day | Beginning of independence movement, "1959." |
| January 16 | Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination | 2001 |
| January 17 | Patrice Lumumba Assassination | 1961 |
| April 6 | Kimbangu's Day | 2023 |
| May 1 | Labor Day | |
| May 17 | Liberation Day | Zaire renamed Democratic Republic of the "Congo," 1997 |
| June 30 | Independence Day | From Belgium, 1960 |
| August 1 | Parents' Day | |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
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.
- ^ "DR Congo: Kimbanguists celebrate holiday in memory of church movement". www.africanews.com. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "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.