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 NameCommentsJanuary 1New Year's DayJanuary 4Martyrs' DayBeginning of independence movement, 1959.January 16Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination2001January 17Patrice Lumumba Assassination1961April 6Kimbangu's Day2023May 1Labour DayMay 17Liberation DayZaire renamed Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1997May 17Armed Forces Day Liberation Day renamed DRC Armed Forces Day, 2019June 30Independence DayFrom Belgium, 1960August 1Parents' DayAugust 2Congolese Genocide DayGenocost officially recognized as a public holiday commemoration in DRC, 2024December 25Christmas Day

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