Holidays in Rwanda in 2025

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Rwanda in 2025. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Rwanda.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year Rwanda
January 1 2025, Wednesday
National
Day After New Year's Day Rwanda
January 2 2025, Thursday
National
National Heroes' Day Rwanda
February 1 2025, Saturday
National
National Heroes' Day Rwanda
February 3 2025, Monday
National
March Equinox Rwanda
March 20 2025, Thursday
Seasonal
Eid al-Fitr Rwanda
March 31 2025, Monday
National
Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day Rwanda
April 7 2025, Monday
National
Good Friday Rwanda
April 18 2025, Friday
National
Labor Day Rwanda
May 1 2025, Thursday
National
June Solstice Rwanda
June 21 2025, Saturday
Seasonal
Independence Day Rwanda
July 1 2025, Tuesday
National
Liberation Day Rwanda
July 4 2025, Friday
National
Umuganura Day Rwanda
August 1 2025, Friday
National
Assumption of Mary Rwanda
August 15 2025, Friday
National
September Equinox Rwanda
September 22 2025, Monday
Seasonal
December Solstice Rwanda
December 21 2025, Sunday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Rwanda
December 25 2025, Thursday
National
Boxing Day Rwanda
December 26 2025, Friday
National