Burkina Faso 2026
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Public holiday Weekend
Public holidays in Burkina Faso in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 3 | Saturday | Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| Mar 20 | Friday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) |
| Aug 5 | Wednesday | Independence Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption |
| Aug 25 | Tuesday | Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid) |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 11 | Friday | Proclamation of the Republic |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
In 2026, Burkina Faso has 16 public holidays. 10 of them land on a weekday, so they are real days off for most people. The year opens with New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026 and the last one is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Burkina Faso have in 2026?
- The table above lists every one with its date and weekday, starting with New Year's Day on Jan 1.
How many long weekends are there in Burkina Faso in 2026?
5, and you don't need any vacation days for them. The first one runs from Mar 20 to Mar 22 (End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)). With a day or two off you can stretch some of them further: see the bridge days above.
Which 2026 holidays in Burkina Faso fall on a weekend?
Anniversary of the 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état (Saturday, January 3, 2026), International Women's Day (Sunday, March 8, 2026), Easter Sunday (Sunday, April 5, 2026), Pentecost (Sunday, May 24, 2026), Assumption (Saturday, August 15, 2026), All Saints' Day (Sunday, November 1, 2026). Whether you get another day off instead depends on local rules. When there is a substitute day, it is in the table above.
More calendars
Other years for Burkina Faso: 2027, 2028. Without holidays: blank 2026 calendar.
Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0). Holidays can change by government decision; regional holidays are not included. Please verify important dates with official sources.