Rwanda Public Holidays List 2025
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Rwanda year 2025
| S.no. | Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01 Jan, Wednesday | New Year | National holiday |
| 2 | 02 Jan, Thursday | Day After New Year's Day | National holiday |
| 3 | 01 Feb, Saturday | National Heroes' Day | National holiday |
| 4 | 03 Feb, Monday | National Heroes' Day observed | National holiday |
| 5 | 20 Mar, Thursday | March Equinox | Season |
| 6 | 31 Mar, Monday | Eid al-Fitr | National holiday |
| 7 | 07 Apr, Monday | Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day | National holiday |
| 8 | 18 Apr, Friday | Good Friday | National holiday |
| 9 | 21 Apr, Monday | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 10 | 01 May, Thursday | Labor Day | National holiday |
| 11 | 07 Jun, Saturday | Eid al-Adha | National holiday |
| 12 | 21 Jun, Saturday | June Solstice | Season |
| 13 | 01 Jul, Tuesday | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 14 | 04 Jul, Friday | Liberation Day | National holiday |
| 15 | 01 Aug, Friday | Umuganura Day | National holiday |
| 16 | 15 Aug, Friday | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 17 | 22 Sep, Monday | September Equinox | Season |
| 18 | 21 Dec, Sunday | December Solstice | Season |
| 19 | 25 Dec, Thursday | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 20 | 26 Dec, Friday | Boxing Day | National holiday |
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day After New Year's Day (02 Jan) : Day After New Year's Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
National Heroes' Day (01 Feb) : National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
National Heroes' Day observed (03 Feb) : National Heroes' Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Rwanda (Kigali)
Eid al-Fitr (31 Mar) : 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.
Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day (07 Apr) : Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Good Friday (18 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Monday (21 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Eid al-Adha (07 Jun) : Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Rwanda (Kigali)
Independence Day (01 Jul) : Independence Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Liberation Day (04 Jul) : Liberation Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Umuganura Day (01 Aug) : Umuganura Day is a public holiday in Rwanda
Assumption of Mary (15 Aug) : 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 (22 Sep) : September Equinox in Rwanda (Kigali)
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Rwanda (Kigali)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Boxing Day (26 Dec) : Boxing Day is a public holiday in Rwanda