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Rwanda public holidays 2026
Rwanda has 15 public holidays in 2026. Below is the complete calendar with exact dates and the weekday each falls on.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday | Public |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Sunday | Heroes Day | Public |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Tuesday | Genocide Memorial Day | Public |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Saturday | Liberation Day | Public |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Friday | National Harvest Day | Public |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
Dates computed from Rwanda's official holiday rules. Optional and observance days are included for reference and may not be paid days off.
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