Rwanda has a total of 20 holidays in 2017. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year
Sunday, January 1, 2017 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
New Year observed
Monday, January 2, 2017 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day After New Year's Day
Monday, January 2, 2017 Day After New Year's Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
National Heroes' Day
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2017 March Equinox in Rwanda (Kigali)
Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day
Friday, April 7, 2017 Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Good Friday
Friday, April 14, 2017 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 17, 2017 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day
Monday, May 1, 2017 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
June Solstice
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 June Solstice in Rwanda (Kigali)
Eid al-Fitr
Monday, June 26, 2017 Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Independence Day
Saturday, July 1, 2017 Independence Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Independence Day observed
Monday, July 3, 2017 Independence Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Liberation Day
Tuesday, July 4, 2017 Liberation Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Umuganura Day
Friday, August 4, 2017 Umuganura Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Assumption of Mary
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2017 September Equinox in Rwanda (Kigali)
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2017 December Solstice in Rwanda (Kigali)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2017 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day
Tuesday, December 26, 2017 Boxing Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
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