Public holidays in Burkina Faso 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in Burkina Faso
Martyrs' Day
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Burkina Faso public holidays 2026
Burkina Faso has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 3 Jan | Sat | Revolution Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Mar | Sun | International Women’s Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 14 May | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 15 May | Fri | Day of Customs and Traditions | Nationwide |
| 5 Aug | Wed | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug | Sat | Assumption Day | Nationwide |
| 31 Oct | Sat | Martyrs' Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Sun | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 11 Dec | Fri | Proclamation of Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Burkina Faso in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Monday, 6 April 2026: Easter Monday (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 15 May 2026: Day of Customs and Traditions (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 11 December 2026: Proclamation of Independence Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day (Friday to Sunday)
Burkina Faso public holidays 2027
Burkina Faso has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 3 Jan | Sun | Revolution Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Mar | Mon | International Women’s Day | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 6 May | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 15 May | Sat | Day of Customs and Traditions | Nationwide |
| 5 Aug | Thu | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug | Sun | Assumption Day | Nationwide |
| 31 Oct | Sun | Martyrs' Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Mon | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 11 Dec | Sat | Proclamation of Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Burkina Faso in 2027
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Friday, 1 January 2027: New Year's Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 8 March 2027: International Women’s Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 29 March 2027: Easter Monday (Saturday to Monday)
- Monday, 1 November 2027: All Saints' Day (Saturday to Monday)
Burkina Faso public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1); Revolution Day (3)
- March: International Women’s Day (8)
- April: Easter Monday (6)
- May: Labour Day (1); Ascension Day (14); Day of Customs and Traditions (15)
- August: Independence Day (5); Assumption Day (15)
- October: Martyrs' Day (31)
- November: All Saints' Day (1)
- December: Proclamation of Independence Day (11); Christmas Day (25)
No nationwide public holidays in February, June, July, September.
How the holidays fall in 2026
The first nationwide public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026, and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026. May is the busiest month, with 3 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 8 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Burkina Faso
This page lists the public holidays of Burkina Faso for 2026 and 2027, with the date and weekday of each one. A holiday marked Nationwide applies everywhere in the country. One marked Some regions applies only to part of it, for example a state or province. Where the official name is different from the English one, the local name appears under it.
Moveable holidays, such as the ones counted from Easter, change their date from year to year, so it is worth checking the table each year before you plan. Our main time zone for Burkina Faso is Africa/Ouagadougou, which is what the live countdown and the "is today a holiday" pages use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2026?
Burkina Faso has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Burkina Faso?
The next nationwide public holiday is Martyrs' Day on Saturday, 31 October 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Burkina Faso?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Burkina Faso. It works out the date in Burkina Faso's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Burkina Faso fall on a weekend in 2026?
Revolution Day (Saturday, 3 January 2026); International Women’s Day (Sunday, 8 March 2026); Assumption Day (Saturday, 15 August 2026); Martyrs' Day (Saturday, 31 October 2026); All Saints' Day (Sunday, 1 November 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Burkina Faso in 2026?
Yes. 5 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Easter Monday (Monday, 6 April 2026); Labour Day (Friday, 1 May 2026); Day of Customs and Traditions (Friday, 15 May 2026); Proclamation of Independence Day (Friday, 11 December 2026); Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December 2026). Taking a bridge day next to a holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday can also give a longer break.
Which month has the most public holidays in Burkina Faso?
May has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 3 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Burkina Faso?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If Burkina Faso has local or regional days off, they are not part of this list.
How often is this page updated?
The whole site is rebuilt every day from the latest data, and the countdown on the page is calculated in your browser, so it stays correct without a reload.