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Public Holidays in Congo
Congo has a lot of wide variety of people those belong to different ethnic groups but at some point they all come together and that is when Congo public holidays are being celebrated. As from a traveler point of view, you should know about the Congo public holiday so that you can make the arrangements according to Congo public holidays.
Public Holidays in Congo
There are a total of 9 occasions on which Congo public holiday 2018 is given and people enjoy celebrating it with their loved one. All of these 9 occasions are very similar to how public holidays are given all around the world. So, to brief you about the Congo public holidays we will give you the dates and little details about Congo public holidays that will help you understand the occasion as well.
Congo Public Holidays
Starting from the first day of the year, 1st January like everywhere else in the world is a Congo public holiday and this day is celebrated in the joy of a new year. Families come together for a big feast and enjoy this day with making New Year’s resolution to be a better version of them than they were last year. Then after the New Year’s Eve comes the day of the Martyrs, which is done on 4th January. This is the day which is Congo public holiday is to pay respects to the Martyrs of the country who have given their lives for the betterment of the country so that its people can live with freedom.
President Laurent's Public holiday in Congo
On 16th of January, the Heroes day is celebrated which is celebrated in order for the remembrance of President Laurent Kabila who fought for the freedom of this country. This day is celebrated to honor the efforts put forth by President Laurent Kabila. The next day that is 17th January, another heroes day is celebrated which is in remembrance of Patrice Emery Lumumba. This Congo holiday and tradition has great importance for the people of Congo.
Labor Day Public Holiday in Congo
Afterward, we have the Labor Day that is celebrated on 1st May to acknowledge the efforts and hard work of the labors of the entire world. On May 17th, the Liberation day is celebrated. Independence Day is celebrated on June 30th which is the most important day in the lives of Congo people. Parent’s day is also a Congo public holiday which is celebrated by giving gifts to parents. Then at the end, Christmas day is celebrated on December 25th.