Long weekends in Rwanda, 2027.
Rwanda, 2027: 6 long weekends. 4 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 2, for 22 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 1 January to 3 January: 3 days off, no leave needed (New Year's Day)
- 30 January to 1 February: 3 days off, no leave needed (National Heroes' Day)
- 26 March to 29 March: 4 days off, no leave needed (Good Friday, Easter Monday)
- 6 August to 8 August: 3 days off, no leave needed (Umuganura Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 3 April to 7 April: 5 days off, take Mon 5 Apr and Tue 6 Apr as leave (Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day)
- 1 July to 4 July: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jul as leave (Independence Day, Liberation Day)
Public holidays in Rwanda, 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Saturday 2 January | New Year's Day |
| Monday 1 February | National Heroes' Day |
| Friday 26 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 29 March | Easter Monday |
| Wednesday 7 April | Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day |
| Saturday 1 May | Labour Day |
| Thursday 1 July | Independence Day |
| Sunday 4 July | Liberation Day |
| Friday 6 August | Umuganura Day |
| Sunday 15 August | Assumption Day |
| Saturday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Sunday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Rwanda in 2027?
Rwanda has 4 long weekends in 2027 that need no leave, and 2 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Rwanda in 2027?
Independence Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 July to 4 July 2027.
How many public holidays does Rwanda have in 2027?
Rwanda has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 7 of them fall on a weekday.