This is a list of public holidays in Rwanda. Rwanda observes fourteen regular public holidays, which reflects the civic, historical and religious landscape.
Additionally, the week following Genocide Memorial Day on 7 April is designated an official week of mourning. The last Saturday of each month is umuganda, a national day of community service, during which most normal services remain closed until midday.*
Public holidays Date English name Comments 1-2 January New Year's Day 1 February National Heroes' DayAn annual event to pay tribute to people who exemplified and defended the highest values of patriotism and sacrifice for the wellbeing of the country and its citizens. Friday before Easter Good FridayMonday after Easter Easter Monday 7 AprilTutsi Genocide Memorial DayTutsi Genocide Memorial Day public holiday memorializes victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. 1 MayLabour Day Labour Day 1 July Independence DayRwanda's National Day celebrates its independence from Belgium in July 1962. 4 July Liberation DayMarks the end of the 100 day Genocide against the Tutsi that took place in 1994. First Friday in August Umuganura DayA Thanksgiving festival to mark the start of the harvest. 15 August Assumption Day 25 December Christmas Day 26 December Boxing Day 1 Shawwal Eid al-FitrFestival of Breaking the Fast 10 Dhu al-Hijjah Eid al-AdhaFeast of the Sacrifice
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