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Umuganura Day
Friday, August 7, 2026 · 0 days
Rwanda has 13 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 13 are national holidays celebrated nationwide and 0 are regional observances.
Looking for Rwandan public holidays or Rwandan bank holidays? Rwanda public holidays — also called national holidays or non-working days — are observed nationwide and in some regions. Bridge days let you turn a single holiday into a long weekend.
Rwanda celebrates 13 public holidays in 2026. These include 13 public holidays.
Notable national holidays include: New Year's Day (on January 1), New Year's Day (on January 2), National Heroes' Day (on February 1), Good Friday (on April 3) and Easter Monday (on April 6).
About these dates: the Rwanda 2026 public holiday list is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.
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Long weekends & bridge days
A Rwanda holiday weekend happens when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, creating a three-day weekend. The list above shows every long weekend and bridge-day opportunity in 2026.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 44 days
- Long weekendApr 3 – Apr 75 days
- Long weekendMay 1 – May 33 days
- Long weekendAug 7 – Aug 93 days
- Long weekendDec 25 – Dec 273 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda has 13 public holidays in 2026.
The next public holiday is Umuganura Day on August 7, 2026.
The next public holiday in Rwanda is Umuganura Day on August 7, 2026.
Yes. 13 out of 13 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 5 long weekends in Rwanda in 2026.
Yes — today (August 7, 2026) is Umuganura Day, a public holiday in Rwanda.