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Rwanda Public Holidays 2026

Complete list of public holidays — nationwide & regional

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In 2026, Rwanda marks 11 public holidays that apply across the whole country. Of these, 4 fall on a weekend this particular year, which leaves 7 on working days — a detail worth checking, since holidays that land on a Saturday or Sunday are not always compensated with a day off in lieu. The calendar opens with New Year's Day on Thursday 1 January and closes with Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December.

Nationwide Holidays 2026

11 holidays
🇩🇪 Public Holidays for all of Rwanda
1 Jan 2026 Thu New Year's Day Nationwide
2 Jan 2026 Fri New Year's Holiday Nationwide
3 Apr 2026 Fri Good Friday Nationwide
6 Apr 2026 Mon Easter Monday Nationwide
7 Apr 2026 Tue Genocide Memorial Day (Kwibuka) Nationwide
1 May 2026 Fri Labour Day Nationwide
4 Jul 2026 Sat Liberation Day (National Day 1994) Nationwide
1 Aug 2026 Sat National Harvest Day (Umuganura) Nationwide
15 Aug 2026 Sat Assumption of Mary Nationwide
25 Dec 2026 Fri Christmas Day Nationwide
26 Dec 2026 Sat Boxing Day Nationwide

Regional Holidays 2026

by region