Rwanda Public Holidays 2026
15 public holidays and 250 business days in 2026.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Day off |
| Fri, Jan 2 | Public Holiday | Day off |
| Sun, Feb 1 | Heroes Day | Day off |
| Fri, Mar 20 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Day off |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Day off |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Day off |
| Tue, Apr 7 | Genocide Memorial Day | Day off |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Day off |
| Wed, May 27 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Day off |
| Wed, Jul 1 | Independence Day | Day off |
| Sat, Jul 4 | Liberation Day | Day off |
| Fri, Aug 7 | National Harvest Day | Day off |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Assumption | Day off |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Day off |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day off |
Business days per month in 2026
| Month | Business days | Holidays | Calendar days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 2 | 31 |
| February | 20 | 0 | 28 |
| March | 21 | 1 | 31 |
| April | 19 | 3 | 30 |
| May | 19 | 2 | 31 |
| June | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| July | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| August | 20 | 1 | 31 |
| September | 22 | 0 | 30 |
| October | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 30 |
| December | 22 | 1 | 31 |
| Total | 250 | 11 | 365 |
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FAQ
How many business days are in 2026 in Rwanda?
There are 250 business days in 2026 in Rwanda, counting Monday to Friday and excluding 15 public holidays.
How many public holidays does Rwanda have in 2026?
Rwanda has 15 public holidays (days off) in 2026, starting with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026.