Rwanda Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day After New Year's Day
Day After New Year's Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
New Year Observed
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day After New Year's Day Observed
Day After New Year's Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
February
March
Eid al-Fitr
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.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Day off for Eid al-Fitr
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.
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day Observed
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Eid al-Fitr Observed
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.
Eid al-Adha
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.
July
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Independence Day Observed
Independence Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Liberation Day
Liberation Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Liberation Day Observed
Liberation Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Day off for Eid al-Adha
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.
Election Day
Election Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
August
Umuganura Day
Umuganura Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Inauguration Day
Inauguration Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Assumption of Mary
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
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.
December
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Christmas Day Observed
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day Observed
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Rwanda