Independence Day
Nationwide public holiday in Rwanda · Umunsi w'Ubwigenge
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 July | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2023 | 3 July | Monday | Independence Day (observed) Observed day off for Independence Day (Sat 1 Jul) |
| 2024 | 1 July | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2025 | 1 July | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2026 | 1 July | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 July | Thursday | Nationwide |
| 2028 | 1 July | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2028 | 3 July | Monday | Independence Day (observed) Observed day off for Independence Day (Sat 1 Jul) |
| 2029 | 1 July | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2029 | 2 July | Monday | Independence Day (observed) Observed day off for Independence Day (Sun 1 Jul) |
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
Take Friday 2 July off and get 5 days in a row (Thu 1 Jul – Mon 5 Jul).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Kigali around 1 July: high 25°C (77°F), low 13°C (55°F), rain on 7% 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 Thursday 1 July in Kigali: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Rwanda
Sunday, 4 July 2027
Independence Day in other countries
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Central African Republic
Chad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Eritrea
Eswatini
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.