Prince Louis Rwagasore Day is a public holiday in Burundi, and it is observed on October 13 each year. The holiday commemorates the death anniversary of Prince Louis Rwagasore, who was assassinated in 1961.
Prince Louis Rwagasore was born on January 10, 1932, the son of King Mwambutsa IV. He was active in the nationalist movements fighting for the nation's independence from Belgian colonial rule.
He briefly attended a university in Belgium and became a leading figure of anti-colonial activists. In 1958, he established the Union for National Progress (UPRONA), which won the election on September 8, 1961, and Rwagasore became the prime minister. However, he has assassinated weeks after, on October 13, 1961.
The following is the list of Prince Louis Rwagasore Day in Burundi from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Louis Rwagasore Day | Oct 13, 2022 | Thursday |
| Prince Louis Rwagasore Day | Oct 13, 2023 | Friday |
| Prince Louis Rwagasore Day | Oct 13, 2024 | Sunday |
| Prince Louis Rwagasore Day | Oct 13, 2025 | Monday |
| Prince Louis Rwagasore Day | Oct 13, 2026 | Tuesday |
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