Rwanda Public Holidays 2026
19 public holidays in 2026
January 2026
1 Thu
New Year's Day
2 Fri
Day after New Year's Day
February 2026
1 Sun
National Heroes' Day
2 Mon
National Heroes' Day (observed)
March 2026
20 Fri
Eid al-Fitr (estimated)
April 2026
3 Fri
Good Friday
6 Mon
Easter Monday
7 Tue
Memorial Day of Genocide perpetrated against the Tutsi in 1994
May 2026
1 Fri
Labor Day
27 Wed
Eid al-Adha (estimated)
July 2026
1 Wed
Independence Day
4 Sat
Liberation Day
6 Mon
Liberation Day (observed)
August 2026
7 Fri
Umuganura Day
15 Sat
Assumption Day
17 Mon
Assumption Day (observed)
December 2026
25 Fri
Christmas Day
26 Sat
Boxing Day
28 Mon
Boxing Day (observed)
About Rwanda Holidays
This page lists all official public holidays in Rwanda for 2026. Public holidays are days when most businesses and government offices are closed. Some holidays may vary by region or state.