Burkina Faso public holidays 2028
- Public holidays
- 14
- On a weekend
- 3
- Long weekends
- 6
Burkina Faso public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day |
| January 3 | Monday | Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état |
| February 26 | Saturday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| March 8 | Wednesday | International Women's Day |
| April 17 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day |
| May 5 | Friday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| August 3 | Thursday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| August 5 | Saturday | Independence Day |
| August 15 | Tuesday | Assumption |
| November 1 | Wednesday | All Saints' Day |
| December 11 | Monday | Proclamation of the Republic |
| December 25 | Monday | Christmas Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2028
- January 1 – January 33 days off
- April 15 – April 173 days off
- April 29 – May 13 days off
- May 5 – May 73 days off
- May 25 – May 284 days off · if you take Friday May 26 off
- August 3 – August 64 days off · if you take Friday August 4 off
- August 12 – August 154 days off · if you take Monday August 14 off
- December 9 – December 113 days off
- December 23 – December 253 days off
Other dates (not official days off)
| April 16 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| June 4 | 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 2028?
Burkina Faso has 14 public holidays in 2028; 3 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2028?
In 2028, Burkina Faso has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 3 more if you take one bridge day off.