Is It a Holiday Today
Is today a public holiday in Rwanda?
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Rwanda?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Rwanda.
Next public holiday in Rwanda
Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days. The last one was Assumption on 15 August 2026.
Upcoming public holidays in Rwanda
| Holiday | Date | When |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December 2026 | in 69 days |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December 2026 | in 70 days |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2027 | in 76 days |
| Public Holiday | Saturday 2 January 2027 | in 77 days |
| Heroes Day | Monday 1 February 2027 | in 107 days |
| End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Tuesday 9 March 2027 | in 143 days |
Public holidays in Rwanda in 2026
Rwanda has 15 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a weekend. 2 are still ahead.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 2 January 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| 1 February 2026 | Sundayweekend | Heroes Day |
| 20 March 2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 7 April 2026 | Tuesday | Genocide Memorial Day |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 27 May 2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| 1 July 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| 4 July 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Liberation Day |
| 7 August 2026 | Friday | National Harvest Day |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Assumption |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturdayweekend | Boxing Day |
Long weekends in Rwanda in 2026
These upcoming public holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday, which gives a three-day weekend without taking leave.
Public holidays in Rwanda in 2027
Rwanda has 15 public holidays in 2027. The first is New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027. See the full 2027 list.
Questions people ask about holidays in Rwanda
Is today a public holiday in Rwanda?
No. Today, Saturday 17 October 2026, is a normal Saturday in Rwanda, not a public holiday.
Is tomorrow a public holiday in Rwanda?
No. Tomorrow, Sunday 18 October 2026, is not a public holiday in Rwanda.
What is the next public holiday in Rwanda?
The next public holiday in Rwanda is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, in 69 days.
How many public holidays does Rwanda have in 2026?
Rwanda has 15 public holidays in 2026. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, and 2 are still to come this year.
Does Rwanda move a holiday that falls on a weekend?
Our data lists no substitute days for Rwanda in 2026. Where a holiday lands on a weekend, there is usually no replacement weekday off, but employers and regions can differ.
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