Rwanda has a total of 24 holidays in 2065. 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
New Year
Thursday, January 1, 2065 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, 2065 Day After New Year's Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Eid al-Fitr
Friday, January 9, 2065 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.
National Heroes' Day
Sunday, February 1, 2065 National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
National Heroes' Day observed
Monday, February 2, 2065 National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Eid al-Adha
Wednesday, March 18, 2065 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.
March Equinox
Friday, March 20, 2065 March Equinox in Rwanda (Kigali)
Good Friday
Friday, March 27, 2065 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday
Monday, March 30, 2065 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day
Tuesday, April 7, 2065 Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Labor Day
Friday, May 1, 2065 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
June Solstice
Saturday, June 20, 2065 June Solstice in Rwanda (Kigali)
Independence Day
Wednesday, July 1, 2065 Independence Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Liberation Day
Saturday, July 4, 2065 Liberation Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Liberation Day observed
Monday, July 6, 2065 Liberation Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Umuganura Day
Friday, August 7, 2065 Umuganura Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Assumption of Mary
Saturday, August 15, 2065 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, 2065 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
Tuesday, September 22, 2065 September Equinox in Rwanda (Kigali)
December Solstice
Monday, December 21, 2065 December Solstice in Rwanda (Kigali)
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2065 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Saturday, December 26, 2065 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Boxing Day observed
Monday, December 28, 2065 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Eid al-Fitr
Tuesday, December 29, 2065 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.
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