A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.

The day honors the memory of independence activists who were executed on January 4, 1959, during anti-colonial demonstrations.

The day commemorates the assassination of President Laurent-Désiré Kabila on January 16, 2001

The day commemorates the assassination of Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba on January 17, 1961; he was born in 1925 and played a key role in the country’s independence.

The day honors Simon Kimbangu (1887–1951), a religious leader who founded a spiritual movement and resisted colonial rule.

A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.

The day commemorates the liberation of the capital Kinshasa by rebel forces on May 17, 1997, ending the rule of President Mobutu Sese Seko.

The day marks the country’s independence from Belgium on June 30, 1960.

The day honors parents and their role in family and society, promoting respect and responsibility across generations.

Commemorates the victims of mass atrocities and violence committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly during the conflicts of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It serves as a day of remembrance and reflection on the consequences of war and injustice.

Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.