Burkina Faso Holidays 2021
Complete list of holidays and observances in Burkina Faso for the year 2021.
January
Fri 1
New Year
Public holiday
Sun 3
Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day
Public holiday
Mon 4
Day off for Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day
Public holiday
March
Mon 8
International Women's Day
Public holiday
April
Mon 5
Easter Monday
Public holiday
May
Sat 1
Labour Day
Public holiday
Thu 13
Ascension Day
Public holiday
Thu 13
Eid al-Fitr
Public holiday
July
Tue 20
Eid al-Adha
Public holiday
August
Thu 5
National Day
Public holiday
Sun 15
Assumption of Mary
Public holiday
Mon 16
Day off for Assumption of Mary
Public holiday
October
Tue 19
The Prophet's Birthday
Public holiday
Sun 31
Martyrs' Day
Public holiday
November
Mon 1
Day off for Martyrs' Day
Public holiday
Mon 1
All Saints’ Day
Public holiday
December
Sat 11
Proclamation of Independence Day
Public holiday
Sat 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday