Burundi has a total of 21 holidays in 2025. 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, 2025 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Unity Day
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Unity Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Ramadan Start
Saturday, March 1, 2025 Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
March Equinox
Thursday, March 20, 2025 March Equinox in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Eid ul Fitr
Monday, March 31, 2025 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.
President Ntaryamira Day
Sunday, April 6, 2025 President Ntaryamira Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Day off for President Ntaryamira Day
Monday, April 7, 2025 President Ntaryamira Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Labour Day
Thursday, May 1, 2025 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 29, 2025 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Eid al-Adha
Saturday, June 7, 2025 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.
President Pierre Nkurunziza Day
Sunday, June 8, 2025 President Pierre Nkurunziza Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Day off for President Pierre Nkurunziza Day
Monday, June 9, 2025 President Pierre Nkurunziza Day is a public holiday in Burundi
June Solstice
Saturday, June 21, 2025 June Solstice in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Independence Day
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Independence Day is a public holiday in Burundi
Assumption of Mary
Friday, August 15, 2025 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
Monday, September 22, 2025 September Equinox in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Prince Louis Rwagasore Day
Monday, October 13, 2025 Prince Louis Rwagasore Day is a public holiday in Burundi
President Ndadaye's Day
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 President Ndadaye's Day is a public holiday in Burundi
All Saints' Day
Saturday, November 1, 2025 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
December Solstice
Sunday, December 21, 2025 December Solstice in Burundi (Bujumbura)
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2025 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
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