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2025 market holidays

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Rwanda Stock Exchange market holidays2025 dates & closures

Rwanda Stock Exchange (Rwanda Stock Exchange) has 11 scheduled holiday dates in 2025, including 11 full-day closures. Regular trading runs 09:00–13:00 GMT+2, Monday – Friday.

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Holiday dates in 2025: 11
Full-day closures: 0
Early closes & half days

2025 full-day closures

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Aug15
Assumption Day
Fri · market closed all day
Dec25
Christmas Day
Thu · market closed all day
Dec26
Boxing Day
Fri · 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 2025 schedule

2025 Holiday Calendar — Full Schedule11 total dates

Date	Holiday	Status	Trading hours
January 20251 full closure
Jan 1, 2025Wednesday	New Year's Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
February 20251 full closure
Feb 1, 2025Saturday	National Heroes Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
April 20253 full closures
Apr 7, 2025Monday	Genocide Memorial Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 18, 2025Friday	Good Friday	Full closurepassed	Closed
Apr 21, 2025Monday	Easter Monday	Full closurepassed	Closed
May 20251 full closure
May 1, 2025Thursday	Labour Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
July 20252 full closures
Jul 1, 2025Tuesday	Independence Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Jul 4, 2025Friday	Liberation Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
August 20251 full closure
Aug 15, 2025Friday	Assumption Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
December 20252 full closures
Dec 25, 2025Thursday	Christmas Day	Full closurepassed	Closed
Dec 26, 2025Friday	Boxing Day	Full closurepassed	Closed

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

2025 Rwanda Stock Exchange Holidays

2025 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.