Rwanda holidays 2026
Rwanda has 13 public holidays recorded for 2026. Each entry below shows the date, the holiday name and whether it applies nationally or only in certain regions.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | National |
| 2 Jan 2026 | Fri | New Year's Day | National |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Sun | National Heroes' Day | National |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | National |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Tue | Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day | National |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Labour Day | National |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Wed | Independence Day | National |
| 4 Jul 2026 | Sat | Liberation Day | National |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Fri | Umuganura Day | National |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Sat | Assumption Day | National |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Sat | St. Stephen's Day | National |