Rwanda Public Holiday Calendar 2026 Calendrier des jours fériés officiels 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 ✓ Done | Thursday |
New Year
Umwaka Mushya |
Public |
| Jan 2, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday |
Day After New Year's Day
Umwaka Mushya |
Public |
| Feb 1, 2026 ✓ Done | Sunday |
National Heroes' Day
Ubumuntsi bw'Intwari |
Public |
| Feb 2, 2026 ✓ Done | Monday |
National Heroes' Day Observed
Ubumuntsi bw'Intwari |
Public |
| Mar 20, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday | Eid al-Fitr | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday |
Good Friday
Kuna Gatagati |
Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 ✓ Done | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 7, 2026 ✓ Done | Tuesday | Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day | Public |
| May 1, 2026 ✓ Done | Friday | Labor Day | Public |
| May 27, 2026 ✓ Done | Wednesday | Eid al-Adha | Public |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
Independence Day
Kwibohora |
Public |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Saturday |
Liberation Day
Amateka yo Kwibohora |
Public |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Monday |
Liberation Day Observed
Amateka yo Kwibohora |
Public |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Friday | Umuganura Day | Public |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary | Public |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Monday | Assumption of Mary Observed | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday |
Christmas Day
Noeli |
Public |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday |
Boxing Day
Noeli ya Kabiri |
Public |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Monday |
Boxing Day Observed
Noeli ya Kabiri |
Public |
Long Weekends in Rwanda 2026
Jan 1 → Jan 4
4 days
Jan 31 → Feb 2
3 days
Mar 20 → Mar 22
3 days
Apr 3 → Apr 7
5 days
May 1 → May 3
3 days
Jul 4 → Jul 6
3 days
Aug 7 → Aug 9
3 days
Aug 15 → Aug 17
3 days
Dec 25 → Dec 28
4 days