Holidays of Zaire
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| Date | Official Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Commemorates the beginning of a new year. |
| January 4 | Day of the Martyrs | Celebrates the achievements of those who have died to advance the causes of Zairian nationalism, culture, and sovereignty. |
| April 17 | MPR Day | Celebrates the establishment of the Popular Movement of the Revolution. |
| May 1 | Labor Day | Celebrates the achievements of workers and the labor movement. |
| June 30 | Independence Day | Commemorates the date of Zaire's independence from Belgium. |
| August 1 | Parents' Day | Honors Zairian parents. |
| October 14 | President's Birthday | Celebrates the birth of President Mobutu (b. 1930). |
| October 27 | Zaire Day | Commemorates the day, in 1971, when the Democratic Republic of the Congo became known as Zaire. |
| November 17 | Army Day | Honors the Armed Forces of Zaire. |
| November 25 | Formation of the Second Republic | Celebrates the establishment of the Second Republic. |
