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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Congolese Genocide Day
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
The DRC is a vast, populous country in Central Africa where French is the official language alongside hundreds of indigenous languages.
- French is the primary official language
- Diverse local languages are spoken throughout the country
- Kinshasa serves as the main economic hub
- Respect local customs and cultural sensitivities during periods of national remembrance.
About this holiday
Congolese Genocide Day marks a period of remembrance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a large Central African nation with a diverse population and rich cultural heritage.