Rwanda public holidays 2027
First public holiday of 2027 (Rwanda): New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1, 2027, 58 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 15
- On a weekend
- 7
- Long weekends
- 4
Rwanda public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 2 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| February 1 | Monday | Heroes Day |
| March 9 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| March 26 | Friday | Good Friday |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| April 7 | Wednesday | Genocide Memorial Day |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| July 1 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| July 4 | Sunday | Liberation Day |
| August 6 | Friday | National Harvest Day |
| August 15 | Sunday | Assumption |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2027
- January 1 – January 33 days off
- January 30 – February 13 days off
- March 6 – March 94 days off · if you take Monday March 8 off
- March 26 – March 294 days off
- July 1 – July 44 days off · if you take Friday July 2 off
- August 6 – August 83 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 2027?
Rwanda has 15 public holidays in 2027; 7 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2027?
In 2027, Rwanda has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.