Umuganura (Harvest Thanksgiving Festival)
Season or date: First Friday of August
A traditional event where the entire nation shares new grains and milk to celebrate the harvest.
Festivals in Rwanda
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Kwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremony)
Season or date: September
An international event to name baby mountain gorillas born in Volcanoes National Park.
Rwanda International Film Festival (Hillywood)
Season or date: October
A unique film festival featuring outdoor screenings across hillside cities.
FESPAD Pan-African Dance Festival
Season or date: Biennial, July
A major dance festival bringing dancers from across the continent to Kigali.
Tour du Rwanda
Season or date: February
One of Africa's premier mountain cycling races, touring provinces while promoting tourism.
Public holidays
- Independence Day
- Liberation Day
- National Heroes Day
- Genocide Memorial Day
- Patriotic Day
- All Saints' Day
- Christmas
- Labor Day