Burundi has a total of 18 holidays in 2020. 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	Wednesday, January 1, 2020	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Unity Day	Wednesday, February 5, 2020	Unity Day is a public holiday in Burundi
March Equinox	Friday, March 20, 2020	March Equinox in Burundi (Bujumbura)
President Ntaryamira Day	Monday, April 6, 2020	President Ntaryamira Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Labour Day	Friday, May 1, 2020	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 21, 2020	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	Sunday, May 24, 2020	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	Saturday, June 20, 2020	June Solstice in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Independence Day	Wednesday, July 1, 2020	Independence Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Eid al-Adha	Friday, July 31, 2020	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.
Assumption of Mary	Saturday, August 15, 2020	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.
September Equinox	Tuesday, September 22, 2020	September Equinox in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Prince Louis Rwagasore Day	Tuesday, October 13, 2020	Prince Louis Rwagasore Day is a public holiday in Burundi
President Ndadaye's Day	Wednesday, October 21, 2020	President Ndadaye's Day is a public holiday in Burundi
All Saints' Day	Sunday, November 1, 2020	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Saints' Day observed	Monday, November 2, 2020	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
December Solstice	Monday, December 21, 2020	December Solstice in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Christmas Day	Friday, December 25, 2020	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.