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Canada Embassy and Consulates in Rwanda
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Canada High Commission in Kigali, Rwanda
59 Kn16 Avenue, Kiyovu, Kigali, Rwanda
Phone: + 250 252 554 800
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 17 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Canada may close on the following Rwandese and Canadian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 0 minutes |
| Yukon Heritage Day | Friday, February 20 | 1 day, 16 hours |
| St David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 08 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Commonwealth Day | Monday, March 09 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| St. Patrick's Day | Monday, March 16 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| St. Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
1. How many Canadian Embassies/Consulates are there in Rwanda?
Canada currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Rwanda including and Kigali.
2 - Do Rwandese citizens need a visa for Canada?
Rwandese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Canada. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Canada in Rwanda for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Canadian embassies in Rwanda?
The Canadian representative offices in Rwanda will be closed in observance of the following Rwandese and Canadian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ash Wednesday (CA & CA) Wed, Feb 18, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Canada vs Rwanda
Ottawa, Canada time is 8:00 hours behind Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
02:43AMWednesday, February 18, 2026
Ottawa, Canada
18:43PMTuesday, February 17, 2026