Rwanda School Calendar 2026 – Opening and Closing Dates And Holidays
The Rwanda 2025/2026 school academic year concludes in July 2026, with the 2026/2027 year likely starting in September 2026. The second term of the 2025/2026 academic year runs from January 5 to April 3, 2026, followed by the third term from April 20 to July 3, 2026.
Key 2026 Academic Dates (2025/2026 Year)
Term II: January 5, 2026 – April 3, 2026.
Term III: April 20, 2026 – July 3, 2026.
National Examinations: Typically scheduled for June/July 2026.
Major Public Holidays 2026 in Rwanda
New Year’s Day: January 1, 2026.
National Heroes Day: February 1, 2026.
Good Friday: April 2, 2026.
Easter Monday: April 5, 2026.
Labor Day: May 1, 2026.
Eid El Fitr: May 13, 2026 (tentative).
Independence Day: July 1, 2026.
Liberation Day: July 4, 2026.
University of Rwanda Academic Year 2025-2026:
Starts: September 15, 2025.
Ends: June 26, 2026.
Short Break: Dec 25, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026.
Summer Break: Starts June 27, 2026.
Note: The Rwandan Ministry of Education often releases specific, detailed calendar circulars for the upcoming academic year closer to the start of the September semester. It is advised to verify with local school authorities or check the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) website for updates.
