Public holidays in Rwanda
Public holiday dates are listed below.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | Public Holiday |
| Sunday, February 1, 2026 | Heroes Day |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| Friday, April 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | Genocide Memorial Day |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Independence Day |
| Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Liberation Day |
| Friday, August 7, 2026 | National Harvest Day |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Assumption |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
About this calendar
This calendar includes public holidays and substitute days for Rwanda from 2026 through 2031. Regional and employer closures can differ. Islamic dates and future government-announced workday swaps can change after local announcements.