The stock exchange closes on official government holidays

Official Holidays

01
January
New Year's Day

02
January
Day after New Year's Day

01
February
National Heroes Day

02
February
National Heroes Day Observed

20
March
Eid al-Fitr

(tentative holiday) has to be confirmed by Rwanda Muslim Association

03
April
Good Friday

06
April
Easter Monday

07
April
Genocide Against The Tutsi Memorial Day

01
May
Labor Day

27
May
Eid al-Adha

(tentative holiday) has to be confirmed by Rwanda Muslim Association

01
July
Independence Day

04
July
Liberation Day

06
July
Liberation Day Observed

07
August
Umuganura Day

15
August
Assumption of Mary

17
August
Assumption of Mary Observed

25
December
Christmas Day

26
December
Boxing Day

28
December
Boxing Day Observed



Coincidence of official holidays with the days of weekend Except 7th April, Genocide against the Tutsi Memorial Day, if an 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 the weekend, 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.

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The Rwanda Stock Exchange is the national securities exchange of Rwanda, providing a regulated marketplace for buying, selling, and listing financial instruments such as shares, corporate bonds, and government securities. Organized and regulated financial market where securities are bought and sold at prices governed by the forces of demand and supply, Stock exchanges impose stringent rules, listing requirements, and statutory requirements that are binding on all listed and trading parties.

To provide the main platform for promotion of savings and raising funds for long term investment in Rwanda and beyond.

The Exchange facilitates capital raising for companies and the government, promotes savings and investment among the public, and contributes to Rwanda’s economic growth. The vision is to be a big contributor to the economic development and key player in leading Rwanda to be a regional Financial center.

Yes. The market operates under a robust regulatory framework designed to protect investors, ensure transparency, and maintain market integrity.

All trades are executed through licensed stockbrokers on the RSE’s trading platform, with settlement and clearing done through the Central Securities Depository (CSD). The standard settlement cycle is T+2, meaning transactions are completed two business days after the trade date.

Trading hours are typically from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM (local time), Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

Both local and foreign individuals, institutions, and companies can invest in listed securities on the RSE.

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