Burkina Faso Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for New Year
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day
Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Day off for Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day
Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
March
International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Day off for International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Day off for Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Day of Customs and Traditions
Day of Customs and Traditions is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
August
National Day
National Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Day off for Assumption of Mary
The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
The Prophet's Birthday
Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
November
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Day off for Martyrs' Day
Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Day off for All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
December
Proclamation of Independence Day
Proclamation of Independence Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Day off for Proclamation of Independence Day
Proclamation of Independence Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
Day off for Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.