: calendar for 2025
2025
1 Jan New Year's Day
2 Jan Day after New Year's Day
1 Feb National Heroes' Day
3 Feb National Heroes' Day observed
30 Mar Eid al-Fitr
31 Mar Day off for Eid al-Fitr
7 Apr Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day
18 Apr Good Friday
21 Apr Easter Monday
1 May International Workers' Day
6 Jun Eid al-Adha
1 Jul Independence Day
4 Jul Liberation Day
1 Aug Umuganura Day
15 Aug Assumption
25 Dec Christmas Day
26 Dec Second Day of Christmas
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Jan 1, Wed
New Year's Day
Umwaka Mushya
A celebration of the beginning of the year in the Gregorian calendar, associated with rest, family gatherings, fireworks, festive meals, and exchanging good wishes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year
New Year's Day

Jan 2, Thu
Day after New Year's Day
A public holiday and the day-off celebrated together with New Year's Day.

Feb 1, Sat
National Heroes' Day
Umunsi w'Intwari
The day in Rwanda commemorates individuals who showed exceptional courage and service to the nation.

Feb 3, Mon
National Heroes' Day observed
Umunsi w'Intwari

Mar 30, Sun
Eid al-Fitr
Important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr

Mar 31, Mon
Day off for Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr

Apr 7, Mon
Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day
Kwibuka
The day in Rwanda marks the start of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi on April 7, and honors the victims of the atrocities.

Apr 18, Fri
Good Friday
The Friday of Holy Week, dedicated to remembering the trial, crucifixion, suffering, death of Jesus Christ, and His burial after being taken down from the cross.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday
Good Friday

Apr 21, Mon
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
A holiday observed on the day after Easter Sunday, associated with rest, family time, outdoor picnics, egg rolling games, and in some regions - such as Central and Eastern Europe - playful water-splashing customs.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Monday
Easter Monday

May 1, Thu
International Workers' Day
Labour Day
A holiday observed on May 1st to recognize workers and labor rights, with historical origins in late 19th-century labor demonstrations.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Workers'_Day
International Workers' Day

Jun 6, Fri
Eid al-Adha
One of the most important Islamic holidays, it honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, as an act of obedience to God's command. Begins on the tenth day of the Islamic month Dhu'l-Hijjah
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eid_al-Adha
Eid al-Adha

Jul 1, Tue
Independence Day
Umunsi w’ukwikukira (Umunsi w'Ukwikukira)
The day commemorates Rwanda’s independence from Belgium on July 1, 1962.

Jul 4, Fri
Liberation Day
Kwibohora
The day in Rwanda marks the end of the 1994 genocide and the victory of the Rwandan Patriotic Front on July 4.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_Day_(Rwanda)

Aug 1, Fri
Umuganura Day
Umuganura
The day in Rwanda marks the traditional harvest festival, symbolizing gratitude and national unity, rooted in precolonial customs.

Aug 15, Fri
Assumption
Assomption
The Assumption is important to many Christians as the Virgin Mary's heavenly birthday (the day that Mary was received into Heaven).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_of_Mary

Dec 25, Thu
Christmas Day
Noël
Christian feast day that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas
Christmas Day

Dec 26, Fri
Second Day of Christmas
Boxing Day
A continuation of the Christmas celebration, marked by family time, rest, and traditions of giving, also known in many countries as Boxing Day, Second Day of Christmas, Saint Stephen’s Day, or the Day of Goodwill
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Day_of_Christmas
Second Day of Christmas