Rwanda Public Holidays
Rwanda observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
Rwanda observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for Rwanda by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in Rwanda.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Day After New Year's Day |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | National Heroes' Day |
| Feb 2 | Monday | National Heroes' Day observed |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Eid al-Fitr |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 7 | Tuesday | Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labor Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Jul 4 | Saturday | Liberation Day |
| Jul 6 | Monday | Liberation Day observed |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.