Rwanda - bank and public holidays of the world - 1970-2070

School holidays :

Catholic : Dogma defined by the Catholic Church on November 1, 1950, when Pope Pius XII declared that at the end of her life, Mary's body and soul were assumed into Heaven.

Culture : Commemorates the anniversary of the abolition of the monarchy in 1961, and is marked yearly with the opening of the National Assembly.

School holidays :

Catholic or protestant : Since pre-historic times in Europe, festivities (bonfires, offrerings) were marking the beginning of longer hours of daylight with fires and ritual. The Roman festival of Saturnalia lasted several days in December (gambling and offerings). Germanic tribes also celebrated mid-winter (drinking and rituals). The Bulgarian (with Koleduvane) and the Polish (with Gwiazdka) perpetuate this tradition. Jesus of Nazareth was probably born in springtime (Reformists favour autumn). But in the 4th century, December 25th was chosen for the celebration of his birth by Pope Julius I (Bishop Liberus is also mentioned in 354 A.D.). Thus, a Christian element was introduced in the long-established mid-winter festivals. Before 1582, the Papal States and other Italian city states celebrated New Year’s Day on Christmas Day.

Secular holiday :

Catholic or protestant : Due to historical reasons, Christmas this year is celebrated AFTER Boxing day

Secular holiday : The world's most widely celebrated holiday, New Years was set on January 1 by Julius Caesar because that was the date the Roman consuls took over their duties. Paid holiday when falling on Saturday or Sunday

Secular holiday : If a official holiday falls on one (1)day of the weekend, the following working day shall be an official holiday. If two (2) consecutive official holidays fall on a day of week end, the two (2) official holidays shall be compensated in one (1) working day that follows. In case of coincidence of two (2) official holidays, the following working day shall be an official holiday to compensate one (1) of the two (2) coinciding official holidays.

Secular holiday : If a official holiday falls on one (1)day of the weekend, the following working day shall be an official holiday. If two (2) consecutive official holidays fall on a day of week end, the two (2) official holidays shall be compensated in one (1) working day that follows. In case of coincidence of two (2) official holidays, the following working day shall be an official holiday to compensate one (1) of the two (2) coinciding official holidays.

Secular holiday :

School holidays : Www.mineduc.gov.rw
official calendar gazetted by the Ministry of Education
Calendar to change after Jan 7, 2019 to link the calendar with that of the East African Community member countries
Teaching languages: Kinyarwanda, English, French
Schooling is officially mandatory till age 16, but more than half the children do not attend school after they are 10
schools may open on Saturday
school uniforms required

Dates confirmed till Aug 2022; Further dates are projected dates based on previous years

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cards/flowers : Introduced by Pope Gelasus in 498, perhaps in response to a local Roman tradition of lovers writing their names on an urn in February

Sports events : Cycling race www.tourdurwanda.rw/ 2022 edition confirmed