Burkina Faso Public Holidays in 2026
Burkina Faso has a total of 24 holidays in 2026. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information displayed 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 |
|---|---|
| New Year | Thursday, January 1, 2026 |
| Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day | Saturday, January 3, 2026 |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Day off for International Women's Day | Monday, March 9, 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20, 2026 |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
| Day of Customs and Traditions | Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| National Day | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15, 2026 |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| Martyrs' Day | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Day off for All Saints' Day | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
| Proclamation of Independence Day | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 |