🇷🇼 Rwanda — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26Boxing Day
- Sat, Dec 26Boxing Day
- Fri, Jan 1New Year's Day
- Mon, Feb 1National Heroes' Day
January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
- Public HolidayFri, Jan 2
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
February
- National Heroes' DaySun, Feb 1
- Heroes DaySun, Feb 1
March
- End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Fri, Mar 20
- Eid al-FitrFri, Mar 20
April
- Genocide Memorial DayTue, Apr 7
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Genocide against the Tutsi Memorial DayTue, Apr 7
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27
- Labor DayFri, May 1
- Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Wed, May 27
July
- Liberation DaySat, Jul 4
- Independence DayWed, Jul 1
- Independence DayWed, Jul 1
- Liberation DaySat, Jul 4
August
- National Harvest DayFri, Aug 7
- AssumptionSat, Aug 15
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- Umuganura DayFri, Aug 7
September
- Kwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremony)Fri, Sep 4
December
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Rwanda has 46 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇷🇼 Frequently Asked Questions — Rwanda Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Rwanda have in 2026?
- Rwanda has 44 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 46 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Rwanda?
- The main events in Rwanda include National Harvest Day, Boxing Day, End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr), Assumption, Labour Day.
- When is the next holiday in Rwanda?
- The next upcoming holiday in Rwanda is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Rwanda 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Rwanda 2026 national calendar with 46 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Rwanda for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Rwanda for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Rwanda is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
