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Public holidays in Rwanda in 2026

Rwanda has 15 public holidays in 2026. 4 fall on a Saturday or Sunday. April has the most with 3.

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2026 public holiday dates in Rwanda

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
2 January 2026FridayPublic Holiday
1 February 2026SundayweekendHeroes Day
20 March 2026FridayEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
3 April 2026FridayGood Friday
6 April 2026MondayEaster Monday
7 April 2026TuesdayGenocide Memorial Day
1 May 2026FridayLabour Day
27 May 2026WednesdayFeast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
1 July 2026WednesdayIndependence Day
4 July 2026SaturdayweekendLiberation Day
7 August 2026FridayNational Harvest Day
15 August 2026SaturdayweekendAssumption
25 December 2026FridayChristmas Day
26 December 2026SaturdayweekendBoxing Day

Long weekends in Rwanda in 2026

Public holidays on a Friday or Monday in 2026, each giving a three-day weekend.

Public Holiday: Fri 2 JanuaryEnd of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr): Fri 20 MarchGood Friday: Fri 3 AprilEaster Monday: Mon 6 AprilLabour Day: Fri 1 MayNational Harvest Day: Fri 7 AugustChristmas Day: Fri 25 December

Public holidays that fall on a weekend in 2026

Heroes Day: Sunday 1 February 2026Liberation Day: Saturday 4 July 2026Assumption: Saturday 15 August 2026Boxing Day: Saturday 26 December 2026

Other years

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