Burundi Public Holidays in 2020
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. |
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