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Burkina Faso public holidays 2026–2027

All public holidays in Burkina Faso for 2026 and 2027, with weekdays, long weekends and days left until the next one.

D-29in 29 days

2026

DateDayHolidayDays left
Jan 1ThuNew Year's Daypassed
Jan 3SatRevolution Daypassed
Mar 8SunInternational Women’s Daypassed
Apr 6MonEaster Monday Long weekendpassed
May 1FriLabour Day Long weekendpassed
May 14ThuAscension Daypassed
May 15FriDay of Customs and Traditions Long weekendpassed
Aug 5WedIndependence Daypassed
Aug 15SatAssumption Daypassed
Oct 31SatMartyrs' Daypassed
Nov 1SunAll Saints' Daypassed
Dec 11FriProclamation of Independence Day Long weekendD-29
Dec 25FriChristmas Day Long weekendD-43

2027

DateDayHolidayDays left
Jan 1FriNew Year's Day Long weekendD-50
Jan 3SunRevolution DayD-52
Mar 8MonInternational Women’s Day Long weekendD-116
Mar 29MonEaster Monday Long weekendD-137
May 1SatLabour DayD-170
May 6ThuAscension DayD-175
May 15SatDay of Customs and TraditionsD-184
Aug 5ThuIndependence DayD-266
Aug 15SunAssumption DayD-276
Oct 31SunMartyrs' DayD-353
Nov 1MonAll Saints' Day Long weekendD-354
Dec 11SatProclamation of Independence DayD-394
Dec 25SatChristmas DayD-408

Public holidays can change by government decision; check official announcements for travel or work plans.