Long weekends in Rwanda, 2026.
Rwanda, 2026: 6 long weekends. 5 cost no leave at all, and 2 days of leave adds one more, for 23 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 3 April to 7 April: 5 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday, Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (Labour Day)
- 7 August to 9 August: 3 days off, no leave needed (Umuganura Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 27 June to 1 July: 5 days off, take Mon 29 Jun and Tue 30 Jun as leave (Independence Day)
Public holidays in Rwanda, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday 2 January | New Year's Day |
| Sunday 1 February | National Heroes' Day |
| Friday 3 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Tuesday 7 April | Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day |
| Friday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Wednesday 1 July | Independence Day |
| Saturday 4 July | Liberation Day |
| Friday 7 August | Umuganura Day |
| Saturday 15 August | Assumption Day |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Rwanda in 2026?
Rwanda has 5 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 1 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Rwanda in 2026?
Independence Day: taking 2 days of leave gives 5 days off, from 27 June to 1 July 2026.
How many public holidays does Rwanda have in 2026?
Rwanda has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 9 of them fall on a weekday.