Upcoming Public Holidays
- Wed, May 27Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
- Wed, Jul 1Independence Day
- Sat, Jul 4Liberation Day
- Fri, Aug 7National Harvest Day
- Sat, Aug 15Assumption
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
🇷🇼 Rwanda — 2026 Calendar
15 holidays, festivals & observances
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January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Public HolidayFri, Jan 2
February
- Heroes DaySun, Feb 1
March
- End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)Fri, Mar 20
April
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Genocide Memorial DayTue, Apr 7
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)Wed, May 27
July
- Liberation DaySat, Jul 4
- Independence DayWed, Jul 1
August
- National Harvest DayFri, Aug 7
- AssumptionSat, Aug 15
December
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

Rwanda has 15 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 15 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 15 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, Assumption, Labour Day, Christmas Day.
- When is the next holiday in Rwanda?
- The next upcoming holiday in Rwanda is Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Rwanda 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Rwanda 2026 national calendar with 15 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.