Burkina Faso public holidays 2027
First public holiday of 2027 (Burkina Faso): New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1, 2027, 58 days from now.
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 7
- Long weekends
- 4
Burkina Faso public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year's Day |
| January 3 | Sunday | Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état |
| March 8 | Monday | International Women's Day |
| March 9 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| March 29 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| August 5 | Thursday | Independence Day |
| August 14 | Saturday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| August 15 | Sunday | Assumption |
| November 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day |
| December 11 | Saturday | Proclamation of the Republic |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2027
- January 1 – January 33 days off
- March 6 – March 94 days off
- March 27 – March 293 days off
- May 6 – May 94 days off · if you take Friday May 7 off
- August 5 – August 84 days off · if you take Friday August 6 off
- October 30 – November 13 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| March 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 16 | 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 2027?
Burkina Faso has 14 public holidays in 2027; 7 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2027?
In 2027, Burkina Faso has 4 long weekends of three days or more, and 2 more if you take one bridge day off.