Public holidays in Rwanda, 2026
15 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Rwanda drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 2 January | Public Holiday | Friday |
| 1 February | Heroes Day | Sunday |
| 20 March | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Friday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 7 April | Genocide Memorial Day | Tuesday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 27 May | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Wednesday |
| 1 July | Independence Day | Wednesday |
| 4 July | Liberation Day | Saturday |
| 7 August | National Harvest Day | Friday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Saturday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Rwanda have in 2026?
15 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Rwanda?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.