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2026 Rwanda Holidays

View all public holidays and observances in Rwanda for 2026, including national holidays, bank closures, and major cultural dates.

Total Holidays

23

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

4 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Independence Day

5 days away

About Rwanda holidays in 2026

In 2026, Rwanda observes a variety of national holidays, including significant cultural and religious celebrations. The year begins with New Year's Day and the Day After New Year's Day, followed by National Heroes' Day in February. Religious observances such as Eid al-Fitr, Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Eid al-Adha are spread throughout the spring. Rwanda also commemorates the Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day in April. The summer months feature Independence Day and Liberation Day. The latter half of the year includes Umuganura Day, Assumption of Mary, and concludes with Christmas Day and Boxing Day in December.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 2, 2026FridayDay After New Year's Day
February 1, 2026SundayNational Heroes' Day
February 2, 2026MondayNational Heroes' Day observed
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 3, 2026FridayGood Friday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 7, 2026TuesdayGenocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day
May 1, 2026FridayLabor Day
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
July 1, 2026WednesdayIndependence Day
July 4, 2026SaturdayLiberation Day
July 6, 2026MondayLiberation Day observed
August 7, 2026FridayUmuganura Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption of Mary
August 17, 2026MondayAssumption of Mary observed
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdayBoxing Day
December 28, 2026MondayBoxing Day observed

Planning around Rwanda holidays in 2026

  • Some holidays may have observed dates that differ from the official date.
  • Religious holidays follow lunar calendars and may shift annually.
  • The calendar includes astronomical events like solstices and equinoxes.
  • Check the selected year for specific holiday dates as they can vary.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Rwanda in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the first and last few months of the year. January, April, July, August, and December each feature multiple holidays, creating busy periods for observance.

Conversely, the middle of the year, specifically September, has a single holiday. The months of October and November are notably quiet, with no public holidays listed.

The year includes a mix of secular national days, religious festivals, and memorial days, reflecting the country's diverse cultural and historical landscape.

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