When are the next Official holidays in Rwanda?
Upcoming Holidays
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Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
Boxing Day
Dec 26, . The second day of Christmas is known as Boxing Day or St. Stephens Day. St Stephen was ... -
New Year's Day
Jan 1, . New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ... -
New Year
Jan 2, . Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year's celebration -
Heroes' Day
Feb 1, . A day to remember those who have given their lives for the good of Rwanda -
Heroes' Day (in lieu)
Feb 3, . A day to remember those who have given their lives for the good of Rwanda
List of Holidays in Rwanda in 2024
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | New Year's Day | Official Holiday | |
| Tuesday | New Year | Official Holiday | |
| Thursday | Heroes' Day | Official Holiday | |
| Friday | Good Friday | Official Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Official Holiday | |
| Sunday | Genocide against the Tutsi Memorial Day | Official Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Eid Ul Fitr | Official Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Worker's Day | Official Holiday | |
| Monday | Eid El Haj | Official Holiday | |
| Monday | Independence Day | Official Holiday | |
| Thursday | Liberation Day | Official Holiday | |
| Monday | Public Holiday | Official Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Public Holiday | Official Holiday | |
| Friday | Umuganura Day | Official Holiday | |
| Monday | Public Holiday | Official Holiday | |
| Thursday | Assumption Day | Official Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Christmas Day | Official Holiday | |
| Thursday | Boxing Day | Official Holiday |
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Notes
- Islamic holiday exact dates are subject to moon sightings and may differ from the date given
- Except for Genocide against the Tutsi Memorial Day (7th April), if an official holiday falls on a weekend, the following working day shall be an official holiday
- If two consecutive official holidays fall on a weekend, the two official holidays shall be compensated in one working day that follows
- If two official holidays fall on the same working day, the following working day shall be an official holiday to compensate one of the two coinciding official holidays
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