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2026 market holidays

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Rwanda Stock Exchange market holidays2026 dates & closures

Rwanda Stock Exchange (Rwanda Stock Exchange) has 16 scheduled holiday dates in 2026, including 16 full-day closures. The next full closure is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026. Regular trading runs 09:00–13:00 GMT+2, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2026: 16
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

Next full-day closures

2026

Dec25
Christmas Day
Fri · market closed all day
Dec26
Boxing Day
Sat · market closed all day
Jan1
New Year's Day
Fri · 2027 · market closed all day

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Holiday dates follow the exchange’s official calendar; early closes and substitute holidays are included where published.

Full 2026 schedule

2026 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule16 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20262 full closures
Jan 1, 2026Thursday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jan 2, 2026Friday	Day after New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
February 20262 full closures
Feb 1, 2026Sunday	National Heroes' Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Feb 2, 2026Monday	National Heroes' Day (Observed)	Full closurepassed	Closed
March 20261 full closure
Mar 20, 2026Friday	Eid al-Fitr	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20263 full closures
Apr 3, 2026Friday	Good Friday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 6, 2026Monday	Easter Monday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 7, 2026Tuesday	Genocide Against the Tutsi Memorial Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20262 full closures
May 1, 2026Friday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 27, 2026Wednesday	Eid al-Adha	Full closurepassed	Closed
July 20262 full closures
Jul 1, 2026Wednesday	Independence Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jul 4, 2026Saturday	Liberation Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
August 20262 full closures
Aug 7, 2026Friday	Umuganura Day / National Thanksgiving Festival	Full closurepassed	Closed
Aug 15, 2026Saturday	Assumption of Mary	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20262 full closures
Dec 25, 2026Friday	Christmas Day	Full closure	Closed
Dec 26, 2026Saturday	Boxing Day	Full closure	Closed

Full-day closure Early close Half day Special sessionAll times local to the exchange.

2026 Rwanda Stock Exchange Holidays

2026 Rwanda Stock Exchange Holidays Calendar

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About Rwanda Stock Exchange Trading Hours

Regular Hours: 09:00 – 13:00 (Africa/Kigali)

Country: Rwanda

Time Zone: Africa/Kigali

Currency: RWF

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rwanda Stock Exchange closed on weekends?

Yes, Rwanda Stock Exchange is closed on Sundays and Saturdays. Regular trading occurs Monday – Friday only.

Does Rwanda Stock Exchange close for lunch?

No, Rwanda Stock Exchange does not have a lunch break. Trading is continuous during the session.

What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

Most exchanges observe the holiday on the nearest weekday — a Saturday holiday is usually observed on Friday, and a Sunday holiday on Monday. Check the official schedule for specific adjustments.