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Holiday List
January
01
Thursday
New Year
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
01/01/2026
02
Friday
Day After New Year's Day
Day After New Year's Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
01/02/2026
February
01
Sunday
National Heroes' Day
National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
02/01/2026
02
Monday
National Heroes' Day Observed
National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
02/02/2026
March
20
Friday
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
03/20/2026
20
Friday
March Equinox
March Equinox in Rwanda (Kigali)
03/20/2026
April
03
Friday
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
04/03/2026
06
Monday
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
04/06/2026
07
Tuesday
Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day
Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
04/07/2026
May
01
Friday
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
05/01/2026
27
Wednesday
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
05/27/2026
June
21
Sunday
June Solstice
June Solstice in Rwanda (Kigali)
06/21/2026
July
01
Wednesday
Independence Day
Independence Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
07/01/2026
04
Saturday
Liberation Day
Liberation Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
07/04/2026
06
Monday
Liberation Day Observed
Liberation Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
07/06/2026
August
07
Friday
Umuganura Day
Umuganura Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
08/07/2026
15
Saturday
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
08/15/2026
17
Monday
Assumption of Mary Observed
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
08/17/2026
September
23
Wednesday
September Equinox
September Equinox in Rwanda (Kigali)
09/23/2026
December
21
Monday
December Solstice
December Solstice in Rwanda (Kigali)
12/21/2026
25
Friday
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
12/25/2026
26
Saturday
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
12/26/2026
28
Monday
Boxing Day Observed
Boxing Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
12/28/2026