Lunar and Astrological Calendar 2027
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Official public holidays

Public holidays in Rwanda 2027

The 15 national public holidays of Rwanda in 2027.

  1. Friday 1 January

    New Year's Day

  2. Saturday 2 January

    Public Holiday

  3. Monday 1 February

    Heroes Day

  4. Tuesday 9 March

    End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)

    End of Ramadan

    approximate date

  5. Friday 26 March

    Good Friday

  6. Monday 29 March

    Easter Monday

  7. Wednesday 7 April

    Genocide Memorial Day

  8. Saturday 1 May

    Labour Day

  9. Sunday 16 May

    Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

    Feast of the Sacrifice

    approximate date

  10. Thursday 1 July

    Independence Day

  11. Sunday 4 July

    Liberation Day

  12. Friday 6 August

    National Harvest Day

  13. Sunday 15 August

    Assumption

  14. Saturday 25 December

    Christmas Day

  15. Sunday 26 December

    Boxing Day

Only official national public holidays are included, not regional or local ones.

Dates marked as approximate depend on the observation of the Moon and may vary by a day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many national public holidays does Rwanda have in 2027?

Rwanda has 15 national public holidays in 2027.

What are the public holidays in Rwanda in 2027?

January 1: New Year's Day; January 2: Public Holiday; February 1: Heroes Day; March 9: End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr); March 26: Good Friday; March 29: Easter Monday; April 7: Genocide Memorial Day; May 1: Labour Day; May 16: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha); July 1: Independence Day; July 4: Liberation Day; August 6: National Harvest Day; August 15: Assumption; December 25: Christmas Day; December 26: Boxing Day.