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Festivals form an integral part of the Rwanda's culture and varies from state to state, with each state or city having its own set of customs and traditions of celebrating a particular festival. Here’s a complete list of government, public, and bank holidays in 2026.
Rwanda has an extensive list of Public and Government holidays. These holidays range from religious festivals to birthdays of individuals with historical significance as well as the foundation days of the different states. Here is a list of the major Public and Government holidays in Rwanda in 2026.
This page contains a national 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 Rwanda year 2026.
| S.No | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 01, 2026 | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | Jan 02, 2026 | Day After New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 3 | Feb 01, 2026 | National Heroes' Day | National holiday |
| 4 | Feb 02, 2026 | National Heroes' Day observed | National holiday |
| 5 | Mar 20, 2026 | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | Apr 03, 2026 | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 7 | Apr 06, 2026 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 8 | Apr 07, 2026 | Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day | National holiday |
| 9 | May 01, 2026 | Labor Day | National holiday |
| 10 | May 27, 2026 | Eid ul Adha (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 11 | Jun 21, 2026 | June Solstice | Season |
| 12 | Jul 01, 2026 | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 13 | Jul 04, 2026 | Liberation Day | National holiday |
| 14 | Jul 06, 2026 | Liberation Day observed | National holiday |
| 15 | Aug 07, 2026 | Umuganura Day | National holiday |
| 16 | Aug 15, 2026 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 17 | Aug 17, 2026 | Assumption of Mary observed | National holiday |
| 18 | Sep 23, 2026 | September Equinox | Season |
| 19 | Dec 21, 2026 | December Solstice | Season |
| 20 | Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 21 | Dec 26, 2026 | Boxing Day | National holiday |
| 22 | Dec 28, 2026 | Boxing Day observed | National holiday |
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