Fête Nationale (Independence Celebration)
Season or date: June 30
The nation's largest celebration of independence featuring military parades and concerts
Festivals in DR Congo
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Virunga Gorilla Walk
Season or date: September
An eco-event in Virunga National Park promoting gorilla conservation
Jazz Kinshasa
Season or date: November
The capital's largest music festival gathering domestic and international artists
Lubumbashi International Film Festival
Season or date: May
A cinema event screening new films from across Africa
Kasai Mask Festival
Season or date: August
A cultural festival featuring traditional masked dances and markets
Public holidays
- Martyrs of Independence Day (Jan 4)
- Laurent Kabila Commemoration (Jan 16)
- Lumumba Memorial Day (Jan 17)
- Labour Day (May 1)
- Liberation Day (May 17)
- Independence Day (June 30)
- Parents' Day (Aug 1)