Labor Day
Nationwide public holiday in Rwanda · Umunsi Mukuru w'Umurimo
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 May | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 May | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 3 May | Monday | Labor Day (observed) Observed day off for Labor Day (Sat 1 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 1 May – Mon 3 May is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Kigali around 1 May: high 24°C (75°F), low 16°C (60°F), rain on 90% 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 Saturday 1 May in Kigali: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Rwanda
Sunday, 16 May 2027
Labor Day in other countries
Algeria
Benin
Central African Republic
Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Guinea
Ivory Coast
Libya
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.