Rwanda has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Rules can vary by region.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2 | Friday | Public Holiday | Public |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Heroes Day | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 7 | Tuesday | Genocide Memorial Day | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jul 1 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jul 4 | Saturday | Liberation Day | Public |
| Aug 7 | Friday | National Harvest Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Rwanda has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2026. Some regions add their own local holidays.
The next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.