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2026 Rwanda Holidays

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, Rwanda has 23 holidays in total, including 23 public holidays. The busiest month is December with 4 holidays.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Total: 23 | Avg: 1.9

The busiest month is Dec with 4 holidays.

The least active month is Oct with 0 holidays.

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