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2026 Burkina Faso Holidays

Public holidays and observances.

Country overview

Insight summary

2026, Burkina Faso has 23 holidays in total, including 23 public holidays. The busiest month is March with 4 holidays.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Total: 23 | Avg: 1.9

The busiest month is Mar with 4 holidays.

The least active month is Jul with 0 holidays.

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