Complete list of 12 public holidays in Rwanda for 2018, plus 0 joint leave days and 0 regional observances. Find long weekends, dates, and historical context.
By category: 7 Civil · 3 Christian · 2 Islamic. Classification is derived from each holiday's name and underlying calendar system.
Religious observances (Christian Easter cycle), international UN/WHO days, and cultural observances that are widely marked in Rwanda but are not official public holidays. Dates are algorithmic — accurate for any year.
Observances are marked but not gazetted as public holidays — workplaces, banks and schools usually remain open.
In 2018, Rwanda has 8 natural long-weekend opportunities, totaling 29 potential days off. Use our planner to optimize leave strategy.