Public Holidays in Burkina Faso
Every public holiday in Burkina Faso for 2026, 2027, 2028 — with exact dates, weekdays and countdowns.
Next public holiday
Martyrs' Day · Saturday, October 31, 2026
Burkina Faso public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 3 | Saturday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women’s Day | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 15 | Friday | Day of Customs and Traditions | Public |
| Aug 5 | Wednesday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Oct 31 | Saturday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 11 | Friday | Proclamation of Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
Burkina Faso public holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 3 | Sunday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Mar 8 | Monday | International Women’s Day | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 6 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 15 | Saturday | Day of Customs and Traditions | Public |
| Aug 5 | Thursday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Oct 31 | Sunday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 11 | Saturday | Proclamation of Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
Burkina Faso public holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Saturday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 3 | Monday | Revolution Day | Public |
| Mar 8 | Wednesday | International Women’s Day | Public |
| Apr 17 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Monday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 15 | Monday | Day of Customs and Traditions | Public |
| May 25 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Aug 5 | Saturday | Independence Day | Public |
| Aug 15 | Tuesday | Assumption Day | Public |
| Oct 31 | Tuesday | Martyrs' Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Wednesday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 11 | Monday | Proclamation of Independence Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Monday | Christmas Day | Public |
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About holidays in Burkina Faso
This page lists Burkina Faso's public holidays for 2026, 2027, 2028, including nationwide and regional dates. Regional holidays apply only to certain states, provinces or counties and are marked as such. Holiday data is sourced from the nager.date public-holiday dataset. For movable festivals see the holidays & festivals hub, and for countdowns to specific dates see all countdowns. Related tools: date calculator, business days, week numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso has 13 public holidays listed for 2026, some nationwide and some regional.
What is the next public holiday in Burkina Faso?
Martyrs' Day on Saturday, October 31, 2026 — 4 days away.
Are all holidays in Burkina Faso nationwide?
No — regional holidays apply only to specific areas and are marked in the tables above.