Rwanda — Liberation Day (Kwibohora) 2027
Sunday 4 July 2027
Marks the day in 1994 when the Rwandan Patriotic Army stopped the genocide against the Tutsi; it is distinct from Independence Day on 1 July.
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Rwanda — Liberation Day (Kwibohora) is on Sunday 4 July 2027.
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday 4 July 2026 |
| 2027 | Sunday 4 July 2027 |
| 2028 | Tuesday 4 July 2028 |
| Where | Rwanda |
|---|
About Rwanda: Liberation Day (Kwibohora)
Marks the day in 1994 when the Rwandan Patriotic Army stopped the genocide against the Tutsi; it is distinct from Independence Day on 1 July.
Country or nation: Rwanda.
4 July is correct; DFAT listing of 5 July is stale/wrong.
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When is Rwanda — Liberation Day (Kwibohora)?
Rwanda — Liberation Day (Kwibohora) is on 4 July 2027. It is held every year on 4 July.
What is Rwanda — Liberation Day (Kwibohora)?
Marks the day in 1994 when the Rwandan Patriotic Army stopped the genocide against the Tutsi; it is distinct from Independence Day on 1 July.
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