Commemoration of the Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore2026 · Date · History
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Burundi
About Commemoration of the Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore
Burundi marks October 13 to commemorate Prince Louis Rwagasore, a leading figure in the country’s independence movement who was assassinated in 1961. Burundi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the date as an official secular holiday.
This civic memorial concerns Burundi’s independence-era history and is distinct from the October 21 remembrance of President Ndadaye.
Why Commemoration of the Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore matters
The remembrance honors Rwagasore’s role in the independence movement and acknowledges the loss caused by political assassination.
Contemporary state commemorations have involved wreath-laying and ceremonies at his mausoleum; religious services can be part of some public events but are not compulsory for individuals.
History of Commemoration of the Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore
Prince Louis Rwagasore was assassinated on October 13, 1961. The Burundian Presidency documented the 64th anniversary on October 13, 2025.
A 2019 Presidency report notes ceremonies on October 14 although the usual commemoration is October 13; a moved ceremony does not change the base date. The original holiday-establishing instrument was not identified in these sources.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
7 fields not established in reviewed sources
Also known as
Prince Louis Rwagasore Day
How to Observe Commemoration of the Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore
Read about the independence movement from sources that distinguish the leader’s life from the holiday’s later administration.
Treat the mausoleum and mourning practices respectfully, with permission for photography.
Differentiate the October 13 Rwagasore observance from the October 21 Ndadaye observance.
Confirm any transferred ceremony or office closure locally rather than assuming events occur only on the nominal date.
Commemoration of the Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore Facts
Date: October 13 in Burundi.
Official classification: secular holiday on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list.
Historical assassination: October 13, 1961.
Ceremonies may be scheduled differently from the nominal calendar date.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Burundi Ministry of Foreign Affairs — official holidays (opens in a new tab)
National Government Official Holiday List
Burundi Presidency — 2019 ceremony timing (opens in a new tab)
Primary Institutional Evidence
Burundi Presidency — 64th anniversary (2025) (opens in a new tab)
Primary Institutional Evidence
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Frequently asked questions
When is Commemoration of the Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore?
13 October The documented recurrence rule is: 13 October.
Does Commemoration of the Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is Commemoration of the Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore an official public holiday?
Within the reviewed scope, it is identified as Burundi secular public holiday and national commemoration. That status is not automatically extended to other countries or jurisdictions.
Who established or recognizes Commemoration of the Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore?
The documented basis is: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Burundi. Supporting evidence includes Burundi Ministry of Foreign Affairs — official holidays. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is Commemoration of the Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore international or country-specific?
No single country is assigned to this observance. Its documented scope is: Burundi secular public holiday and national commemoration. Use that scope rather than assuming worldwide or country-specific status.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-08.
When is Prince Louis Rwagasore commemorated?
October 13 is the recurring official date in Burundi.
Is it the same holiday as Ndadaye’s commemoration?
No. They remember different people and events, on October 13 and October 21 respectively.
Is this a public holiday?
Yes, it is listed among Burundi’s official secular holidays.
Can a ceremony fall on another day?
Yes. For example, the Presidency documented an October 14 ceremony in 2019 while identifying October 13 as the usual date.
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