Public Holiday Nationwide

Revolution and Armed Forces Day (observed)

Saturday, May 16, 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 populous Central African nation. While French is the official language, over 200 indigenous languages are spoken locally, with Lingala being common.

French is the official language
Lingala is widely spoken
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About this holiday

Revolution and Armed Forces Day is observed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a large country in Central Africa where French is the official language.