National holidays of Rwanda in 2026
This page contains a calendar of all 2026 public holidays for Rwanda. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your state’s calendar.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Jan. 1, 2026 | New Year | |
| Friday | Jan. 2, 2026 | Day After New Year's Day | |
| Sunday | Feb. 1, 2026 | National Heroes' Day | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | Eid al-Fitr | |
| Friday | March 20, 2026 | March Equinox | |
| Friday | April 3, 2026 | Good Friday | |
| Tuesday | April 7, 2026 | Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day | |
| Friday | May 1, 2026 | Labor Day | |
| Sunday | June 21, 2026 | June Solstice | |
| Wednesday | July 1, 2026 | Independence Day | |
| Saturday | July 4, 2026 | Liberation Day | |
| Friday | Aug. 7, 2026 | Umuganura Day | |
| Saturday | Aug. 15, 2026 | Assumption of Mary | |
| Wednesday | Sept. 23, 2026 | September Equinox | |
| Monday | Dec. 21, 2026 | December Solstice | |
| Friday | Dec. 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | |
| Saturday | Dec. 26, 2026 | Boxing Day |
Public Holidays
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