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2026 Burkina Faso Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Burkina Faso, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

23

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

March

4 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

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About Burkina Faso holidays in 2026

In 2026, Burkina Faso observes a variety of national holidays, religious festivals, and international observances. The year includes significant Islamic holidays such as Ramadan Start, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, alongside Christian observances like Easter Monday and Assumption of Mary. National days, including Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day, National Day, and Proclamation of Independence Day, are also key dates. International days like International Women's Day and Labour Day are recognized, with some holidays, such as International Women's Day and All Saints' Day, having an additional day off.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year
January 3, 2026SaturdayBurkina Faso Popular Uprising Day
February 18, 2026WednesdayRamadan Start
March 8, 2026SundayInternational Women's Day
March 9, 2026MondayDay off for International Women's Day
March 20, 2026FridayEid al-Fitr
March 20, 2026FridayMarch Equinox
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 14, 2026ThursdayAscension Day
May 15, 2026FridayDay of Customs and Traditions
May 27, 2026WednesdayEid al-Adha
June 21, 2026SundayJune Solstice
August 5, 2026WednesdayNational Day
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption of Mary
August 26, 2026WednesdayThe Prophet's Birthday
September 23, 2026WednesdaySeptember Equinox
October 31, 2026SaturdayMartyrs' Day
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints' Day
November 2, 2026MondayDay off for All Saints' Day
December 11, 2026FridayProclamation of Independence Day
December 21, 2026MondayDecember Solstice
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day

Planning around Burkina Faso holidays in 2026

  • Several holidays are observed with an additional day off, potentially creating longer periods of closure.
  • The calendar includes both Islamic and Christian religious observances.
  • Note the proximity of several holidays in March and May.
  • Check the specific dates for Islamic holidays as they can vary based on lunar sightings.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar for Burkina Faso in 2026 shows a notable concentration of observances in the first quarter, particularly in March, which features four holidays including religious festivals and International Women's Day with its associated day off. May also presents a cluster of four holidays, encompassing religious observances and Labour Day.

Following these busy periods, the middle of the year sees a more dispersed pattern, with single holidays in June, August, and September. The year concludes with a more active period in December, featuring three holidays including Christmas Day and the Proclamation of Independence Day, and November also has two holidays.

July stands out as the only month in 2026 with no scheduled holidays, marking a quiet period in the latter half of the year before the year-end festivities.

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