How many days until Independence Day in Burkina Faso?
Independence Day is a nationwide public holiday in Burkina Faso. In 2027 it falls on a Thursday.
Independence Day dates in Burkina Faso
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | Nationwide |
| Thursday, 5 August 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with Independence Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Costa Rica, Cuba, DR Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and 62 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is Independence Day in Burkina Faso?
Independence Day falls on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 and Thursday, 5 August 2027.
Is Independence Day a nationwide public holiday in Burkina Faso?
Yes, Independence Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does Independence Day fall on a weekend?
Not in the years listed: Independence Day falls on a weekday in 2026, 2027.
Which public holiday in Burkina Faso comes after Independence Day?
The next one is Assumption Day on Sunday, 15 August 2027.
How many days until Independence Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Burkina Faso holidays
- New Year's Day
- Revolution Day
- International Women’s Day
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day
- Ascension Day
- Day of Customs and Traditions
- Assumption Day
- Martyrs' Day
- All Saints' Day
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