Burundi has a total of 17 holidays in 2018. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year
Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Unity Day
Monday, February 5, 2018 Unity Day is a public holiday in Burundi
March Equinox
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 March Equinox in Burundi (Bujumbura)
President Ntaryamira Day
Friday, April 6, 2018 President Ntaryamira Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Labour Day
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 10, 2018 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Eid ul Fitr
Friday, June 15, 2018 Eid al-Fitr is a holiday to mark the end of the Islamic month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.
June Solstice
Thursday, June 21, 2018 June Solstice in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Independence Day
Sunday, July 1, 2018 Independence Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Assumption of Mary
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Eid al-Adha
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Eid al-Adha (Id ul-Adha) is an Islamic festival falling on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja (Thou al-Hijja) to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son.
September Equinox
Sunday, September 23, 2018 September Equinox in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Prince Louis Rwagasore Day
Saturday, October 13, 2018 Prince Louis Rwagasore Day is a public holiday in Burundi
President Ndadaye's Day
Sunday, October 21, 2018 President Ndadaye's Day is a public holiday in Burundi
All Saints' Day
Thursday, November 1, 2018 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
December Solstice
Friday, December 21, 2018 December Solstice in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
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