Holidays in Rwanda in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Rwanda in 2026. 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 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Day After New Year's Day | Rwanda January 2 2026, Friday |
National |
| National Heroes' Day | Rwanda February 1 2026, Sunday |
National |
| National Heroes' Day | Rwanda February 2 2026, Monday |
National |
| Eid al-Fitr | Rwanda March 20 2026, Friday |
National |
| March Equinox | Rwanda March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Good Friday | Rwanda April 3 2026, Friday |
National |
| Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day | Rwanda April 7 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Labor Day | Rwanda May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| June Solstice | Rwanda June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Independence Day | Rwanda July 1 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Liberation Day | Rwanda July 4 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Liberation Day | Rwanda July 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Umuganura Day | Rwanda August 7 2026, Friday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Rwanda August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Assumption of Mary | Rwanda August 17 2026, Monday |
National |
| September Equinox | Rwanda September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| December Solstice | Rwanda December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | Rwanda December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Rwanda December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Boxing Day | Rwanda December 28 2026, Monday |
National |
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