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Public Holiday
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Parents' Day
Saturday, August 1, 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo is the largest and most populous country in Central Africa, and it is the world's largest Francophone nation.
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About this holiday
Parents' Day is observed on May 8. While various countries have different dates for honoring parents—such as June 1 as the UN Global Day of Parents or the first Monday of December in the Philippines—the specific observance on May 8 has historical roots in South Korea.