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Patrice Lumumba Assassination

Public HolidayMajor
Patrice Lumumba Assassination — Public Holiday
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Details

Country
CD DR Congo
Scope
Nationwide
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes — official day off
Month
January 2026

Business Impact

Impact Description
Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.

Notes

Commemorates the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, first prime minister of independent Congo and a hero of African independence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrice Lumumba Assassination a public holiday in DR Congo?
Yes, Patrice Lumumba Assassination is an official public holiday in DR Congo. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
When is Patrice Lumumba Assassination 2026?
Patrice Lumumba Assassination 2026 falls on January 17, 2026.

Nearby holidays in DR Congo

Anniversary of Prime Minister Patrice Emery LumumbaPublic HolidayJan 17Laurent-Désiré Kabila AssassinationPublic HolidayJan 16Anniversary of President Laurent KabilaPublic HolidayJan 16Day of the Martyrs (substitute day)Public HolidayJan 5Day of the MartyrsPublic HolidayJan 4

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