Burundi has a total of 17 holidays in 2021. 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	Friday, January 1, 2021	New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Unity Day	Friday, February 5, 2021	Unity Day is a public holiday in Burundi
March Equinox	Saturday, March 20, 2021	March Equinox in Burundi (Bujumbura)
President Ntaryamira Day	Tuesday, April 6, 2021	President Ntaryamira Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Labour Day	Saturday, May 1, 2021	Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Eid ul Fitr	Thursday, May 13, 2021	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.
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 13, 2021	Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
June Solstice	Monday, June 21, 2021	June Solstice in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Independence Day	Thursday, July 1, 2021	Independence Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Eid al-Adha	Tuesday, July 20, 2021	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	Sunday, August 15, 2021	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	Wednesday, September 22, 2021	September Equinox in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Prince Louis Rwagasore Day	Wednesday, October 13, 2021	Prince Louis Rwagasore Day is a public holiday in Burundi
President Ndadaye's Day	Thursday, October 21, 2021	President Ndadaye's Day is a public holiday in Burundi
All Saints' Day	Monday, November 1, 2021	Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
December Solstice	Tuesday, December 21, 2021	December Solstice in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Christmas Day	Saturday, December 25, 2021	Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.