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Public in DRCongo
Laurent-Désiré Kabila Day in DRCongo
Heroes' Day commemorating Laurent Kabila
Quick Facts
Holiday Type
Classification in DRCongo
Public
Established
Officially instituted in DRCongo
2001
About Laurent-Désiré Kabila Day
Heroes' Day commemorating Laurent Kabila
Commemorates the assassination of President Laurent-Désiré Kabila.
Commemorates the assassination of Laurent-Désiré Kabila
Practical Information in DRCongo
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in DRCongo
Established after Kabila's assassination on January 16, 2001.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
On this day in African history
- 1953 Egyptian Premier General Naguib disbands all political parties.
- 1970 Muammar Gaddafi takes over rule of Libya four months after leading a coup against the monarchy.
- 2006 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is sworn in as Liberia's president, becoming Africa's first female elected head of state.
- 2012 The Mali War begins when Tuareg militias start fighting the Malian government for independence.
Historical Timeline
2001
Instituted in DRCongo
🇨🇩Holiday officially established in DRCongo
📅 Established2026
Last observed in DRCongo
🇨🇩Final celebration recorded in DRCongo
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in DRCongo
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DRCongo
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: January 16, 2024