Burkina Faso Holidays 2026
Complete list of holidays and observances in Burkina Faso for the year 2026.
January
Thu 1
New Year
Public holiday
Sat 3
Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day
Public holiday
February
Wed 18
Ramadan Start (tentative)
Observance Date is tentative and may change.
March
Sun 8
International Women's Day
Public holiday
Mon 9
Day off for International Women's Day
Public holiday
Fri 20
Eid al-Fitr (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
April
Mon 6
Easter Monday
Public holiday
May
Fri 1
Labour Day
Public holiday
Thu 14
Ascension Day
Public holiday
Fri 15
Day of Customs and Traditions
Public holiday
Wed 27
Eid al-Adha (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
August
Wed 5
National Day
Public holiday
Sat 15
Assumption of Mary
Public holiday
Wed 26
The Prophet's Birthday (tentative)
Public holiday Date is tentative and may change.
October
Sat 31
Martyrs' Day
Public holiday
November
Sun 1
All Saints’ Day
Public holiday
Mon 2
Day off for All Saints’ Day
Public holiday
December
Fri 11
Proclamation of Independence Day
Public holiday
Fri 25
Christmas Day
Public holiday