New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Africa/Kigali
- Currency
- RWF
All 2026 dates
In 2026, New Year's Day is observed on 2 separate dates in Rwanda.
| Date | Weekday |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| January 2, 2026 | Friday |
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Rwanda, New Year's Day is observed on January 1, 2026, January 2, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Rwanda.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Rwanda is on January 1, 2027.
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The New Year's Day date for Rwanda 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.