Eid al-Adha
Nationwide public holiday in Rwanda
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 May | Wednesday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 16 May | Sunday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
| 2027 | 17 May | Monday | Eid al-Adha (observed)Estimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced Observed day off for Eid al-Adha (Sun 16 May) |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Rwanda.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 15 May – Mon 17 May is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Kigali around 16 May: high 25°C (76°F), low 16°C (60°F), rain on 66% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Kigali. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 16 May in Kigali: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Rwanda
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Eid al-Adha in other countries
Algeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.