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Rwanda has 13 public holidays in 2027. 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 2027. 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 March 26) and Easter Monday (on March 29).
About these dates: the Rwanda 2027 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 2027.
- Long weekendJan 1 – Jan 33 days
- Long weekendJan 30 – Feb 13 days
- Long weekendMar 26 – Mar 294 days
- Bridge-day opportunityJul 1 – Jul 44 days · Take 2027-07-02 off
- Long weekendAug 6 – Aug 83 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda has 13 public holidays in 2027.
The next public holiday is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
The next public holiday in Rwanda is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
Yes. 13 out of 13 holidays are national holidays.
You can plan 5 long weekends in Rwanda in 2027.
No. The next public holiday in Rwanda is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.