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2025 public holidays in Rwanda
13 official public holidays in 2025, with 11 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
2025 bridge days and long weekends
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
- Bridge · 4 days
New Year's Day
Thursday, January 2
From Thursday, January 2 to Sunday, January 5 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day
Monday, April 7
From Saturday, April 5 to Monday, April 7
- Weekend · 3 days
Good Friday
Friday, April 18
From Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
- Weekend · 3 days
Easter Monday
Monday, April 21
From Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
- Bridge · 4 days
Labour Day
Thursday, May 1
From Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 · 1 day of leave
- Bridge · 4 days
Independence Day
Tuesday, July 1
From Saturday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 1 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Liberation Day
Friday, July 4
From Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6
- Weekend · 3 days
Umuganura Day
Friday, August 1
From Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3
- Weekend · 3 days
Assumption Day
Friday, August 15
From Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17
- Bridge · 4 days
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
From Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 · 1 day of leave
- Weekend · 3 days
Boxing Day
Friday, December 26
From Friday, December 26 to Sunday, December 28
2025 calendar
- 1JanNew Year's DayWednesday, January 1
- 2JanNew Year's DayThursday, January 2
- 1FebNational Heroes' DaySaturday, February 1
- 7AprTutsi Genocide Memorial DayMonday, April 7
- 18AprGood FridayFriday, April 18
- 21AprEaster MondayMonday, April 21
- 1MayLabour DayThursday, May 1
- 1JulIndependence DayTuesday, July 1
- 4JulLiberation DayFriday, July 4
- 1AugUmuganura DayFriday, August 1
- 15AugAssumption DayFriday, August 15
- 25DecChristmas DayThursday, December 25
- 26DecBoxing DayFriday, December 26 · St. Stephen's Day
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.
More practical info: Rwanda
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
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- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Rwanda?