Rwanda Public Holidays in 2026
Rwanda has a total of 23 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
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| New Year |
Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Day After New Year's Day |
Friday, January 2, 2026 | Day After New Year's Day is a public holiday in Rwanda |
| National Heroes' Day |
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Rwanda |
| National Heroes' Day observed |
Monday, February 2, 2026 | National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Rwanda |
| Eid al-Fitr |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight. |
| March Equinox |
Friday, March 20, 2026 | March Equinox in Rwanda (Kigali) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day |
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day is a public holiday in Rwanda |
| Labor Day |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Eid al-Adha |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son. |
| June Solstice |
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | June Solstice in Rwanda (Kigali) |
| Independence Day |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Independence Day is a public holiday in Rwanda |
| Liberation Day |
Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Liberation Day is a public holiday in Rwanda |
| Liberation Day observed |
Monday, July 6, 2026 | Liberation Day is a public holiday in Rwanda |
| Umuganura Day |
Friday, August 7, 2026 | Umuganura Day is a public holiday in Rwanda |
| Assumption of Mary |
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year. |
| Assumption of Mary observed |
Monday, August 17, 2026 | The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year. |
| September Equinox |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | September Equinox in Rwanda (Kigali) |
| December Solstice |
Monday, December 21, 2026 | December Solstice in Rwanda (Kigali) |
| Christmas Day |
Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Boxing Day |
Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Rwanda |
| Boxing Day observed |
Monday, December 28, 2026 | Boxing Day is a public holiday in Rwanda |
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