Burkina Faso public holidays 2026
Next public holiday (Burkina Faso): Proclamation of the Republic, on Friday, December 11, 2026, 37 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 5
Burkina Faso public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| January 3 | Saturday | Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| March 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| August 5 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption |
| August 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| December 11 | Friday | Proclamation of the Republic |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- March 20 – March 223 days off
- April 4 – April 63 days off
- May 1 – May 33 days off
- May 14 – May 174 days off · if you take Friday May 15 off
- August 22 – August 254 days off · if you take Monday August 24 off
- December 11 – December 133 days off
- December 25 – December 273 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2026?
Burkina Faso has 14 public holidays in 2026; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
When is the next public holiday in Burkina Faso?
Next public holiday (Burkina Faso): Proclamation of the Republic, on Friday, December 11, 2026, 37 days from now.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, Burkina Faso has 5 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.