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