Rwanda public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Rwanda): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 15
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 6
Rwanda public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| February 1 | Sunday | Heroes Day |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 3 | Friday | Good Friday |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 7 | Tuesday | Genocide Memorial Day |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| July 4 | Saturday | Liberation Day |
| August 7 | Friday | National Harvest Day |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 3 – April 75 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- August 7 – August 93 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Rwanda have in 2026?
Rwanda has 15 public holidays in 2026; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Rwanda?
Next public holiday (Rwanda): Christmas Day, on Friday, December 25, 2026, 51 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Rwanda has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 0 more if you take one bridge day off.