Holidays in Rwanda in 2027

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Rwanda in 2027. 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 2027, Friday
National
Day After New Year's Day Rwanda
January 2 2027, Saturday
National
Day After New Year's Day Rwanda
January 4 2027, Monday
National
National Heroes' Day Rwanda
February 1 2027, Monday
National
Eid al-Fitr Rwanda
March 10 2027, Wednesday
National
March Equinox Rwanda
March 20 2027, Saturday
Seasonal
Good Friday Rwanda
March 26 2027, Friday
National
Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day Rwanda
April 7 2027, Wednesday
National
Labor Day Rwanda
May 1 2027, Saturday
National
Labor Day Rwanda
May 3 2027, Monday
National
June Solstice Rwanda
June 21 2027, Monday
Seasonal
Independence Day Rwanda
July 1 2027, Thursday
National
Liberation Day Rwanda
July 4 2027, Sunday
National
Liberation Day Rwanda
July 5 2027, Monday
National
Umuganura Day Rwanda
August 6 2027, Friday
National
Assumption of Mary Rwanda
August 15 2027, Sunday
National
Assumption of Mary Rwanda
August 16 2027, Monday
National
September Equinox Rwanda
September 23 2027, Thursday
Seasonal
December Solstice Rwanda
December 22 2027, Wednesday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Rwanda
December 25 2027, Saturday
National
Boxing Day Rwanda
December 26 2027, Sunday
National
Christmas Day Rwanda
December 27 2027, Monday
National
Boxing Day Rwanda
December 27 2027, Monday
National