Burkina Faso Public Holidays 2026
Burkina Faso observes 16 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 3 | Saturday | Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état | Public |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Public |
| Aug 5 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 11 | Friday | Proclamation of the Republic | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Burkina Faso
Public holidays in Burkina Faso are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2026?
- Burkina Faso has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Burkina Faso?
- The next public holiday in Burkina Faso is Independence Day on August 5, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Burkina Faso?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Burkina Faso close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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