Public Holidays in Burkina Faso (2026)
16 public holidays and 0 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Burkina Faso
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 16
- Observances
- 0
- Next Holiday
- Labour Day (Fri, May 1)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Sat, Jan 3 | Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état | Public |
| Sun, Mar 8 | International Women's Day | Public |
| Fri, Mar 20 | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Public |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Thu, May 14 | Ascension Day | Public |
| Sun, May 24 | Pentecost | Public |
| Wed, May 27 | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Wed, Aug 5 | Independence Day | Public |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Assumption | Public |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Fri, Dec 11 | Proclamation of the Republic | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2026?
- Burkina Faso has 16 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Burkina Faso?
- The next public holiday is Labour Day on Fri, May 1.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Burkina Faso?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.