National Heroes' Day has already passed this year.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 5
- Day of year
- 32
- Local time zone
- Africa/Kigali
- Currency
- RWF
Long-weekend planner
National Heroes' Day falls on the weekend in 2026, so it does not add an extra day off.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Rwanda, National Heroes' Day is on February 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, National Heroes' Day falls on a Sunday.
Yes. National Heroes' Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Rwanda.
National Heroes' Day was on February 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next National Heroes' Day in Rwanda is on February 1, 2027.
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The National Heroes' Day date for Rwanda 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.