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Public in Burundi
Rwagasore Day in Burundi
Commemoration of Prince Louis Rwagasore
Quick Facts
Holiday Type
Classification in Burundi
Public
Established
Officially instituted in Burundi
1961
Founding Father
Commemorates a founding father of Burundi
👑 Founding Father
About Rwagasore Day
Commemoration of Prince Louis Rwagasore
Commemorates the assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore, a national hero.
Honors Prince Louis Rwagasore, a nationalist hero assassinated in 1961
Practical Information in Burundi
Banks
Banks are closed
🏦 ClosedSchools
Educational institutions are closed
🏫 ClosedGovernment Offices
Government services unavailable
🏛️ ClosedHistorical Significance in Burundi
Rwagasore was a prime minister who fought for independence. He was assassinated in 1961.
Calendar Details
Calendar Systems
gregorian
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In Burundi, around 1961
Historical Timeline
1961
Instituted in Burundi
🇧🇮Holiday officially established in Burundi
📅 Established2026
Last observed in Burundi
🇧🇮Final celebration recorded in Burundi
⏰ Last ObservedCurrent Status in Burundi
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Burundi
Last observed: 2026
Public Holiday
Date: October 13, 2024