Burkina Faso Holidays 2025
Complete list of holidays and observances in Burkina Faso for the year 2025.
January
Wed 1
New Year
Public holiday
Fri 3
Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day
Public holiday
March
Sat 1
Ramadan Start
Observance
Sat 8
International Women's Day
Public holiday
Mon 31
Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
April
Mon 21
Easter Monday
Public holiday
May
Thu 1
Labour Day
Public holiday
Thu 15
Day of Customs and Traditions
Public holiday
Thu 29
Ascension Day
Public holiday
June
Sat 7
Eid al-Adha (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
August
Tue 5
National Day
Public holiday
Fri 15
Assumption of Mary
Public holiday
September
Fri 5
The Prophet's Birthday (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
October
Fri 31
Martyrs' Day
Public holiday
November
Sat 1
All Saints’ Day
Public holiday
December
Thu 11
Proclamation of Independence Day
Public holiday
Thu 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday