Public holidays in Burundi 2026
Data updated Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Next public holiday in Burundi
Ndadaye Day
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Burundi public holidays 2026
Burundi has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 5 Feb | Thu | Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Apr | Mon | Ntaryamira Day | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 14 May | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Jun | Mon | National Patriotism Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Jul | Wed | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug | Sat | Assumption Day | Nationwide |
| 13 Oct | Tue | Rwagasore Day | Nationwide |
| 21 Oct | Wed | Ndadaye Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Sun | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Fri | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Burundi in 2026
Nationwide holidays that fall on a Friday or Monday give a three-day weekend:
- Monday, 6 April 2026: Ntaryamira Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 1 May 2026: Labour Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 8 June 2026: National Patriotism Day (Saturday to Monday)
- Friday, 25 December 2026: Christmas Day (Friday to Sunday)
Burundi public holidays 2027
Burundi has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 5 Feb | Fri | Unity Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Apr | Tue | Ntaryamira Day | Nationwide |
| 1 May | Sat | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 6 May | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Jun | Tue | National Patriotism Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Jul | Thu | Independence Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug | Sun | Assumption Day | Nationwide |
| 13 Oct | Wed | Rwagasore Day | Nationwide |
| 21 Oct | Thu | Ndadaye Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov | Mon | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Long weekends in Burundi 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)
- Friday, 5 February 2027: Unity Day (Friday to Sunday)
- Monday, 1 November 2027: All Saints' Day (Saturday to Monday)
Burundi public holidays by month in 2026
- January: New Year's Day (1)
- February: Unity Day (5)
- April: Ntaryamira Day (6)
- May: Labour Day (1); Ascension Day (14)
- June: National Patriotism Day (8)
- July: Independence Day (1)
- August: Assumption Day (15)
- October: Rwagasore Day (13); Ndadaye Day (21)
- November: All Saints' Day (1)
- December: Christmas Day (25)
No nationwide public holidays in March, 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 2 holidays. For people who work a standard Monday to Friday week, the 10 holidays on weekdays are the ones that usually mean a day away from work or school.
About public holidays in Burundi
This page lists the public holidays of Burundi 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 Burundi is Africa/Bujumbura, 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 Burundi have in 2026?
Burundi has 12 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The full list with dates and weekdays is in the table above.
What is the next public holiday in Burundi?
The next nationwide public holiday is Ndadaye Day on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The countdown at the top of this page shows the days left.
Is today a public holiday in Burundi?
Use the live checker: is today a public holiday in Burundi. It works out the date in Burundi's own time zone. You can also check tomorrow.
Which public holidays in Burundi fall on a weekend in 2026?
Assumption Day (Saturday, 15 August 2026); All Saints' Day (Sunday, 1 November 2026). Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Are there long weekends in Burundi in 2026?
Yes. 4 nationwide holidays fall on a Friday or a Monday: Ntaryamira Day (Monday, 6 April 2026); Labour Day (Friday, 1 May 2026); National Patriotism Day (Monday, 8 June 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 Burundi?
May has the most nationwide public holidays in 2026: 2 holidays.
Are the public holidays the same in all regions of Burundi?
The holidays listed here apply nationwide. If Burundi 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.