Burkina Faso Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Burkina Faso year 2026
New Year (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day (03 Jan) : Burkina Faso Popular Uprising Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Ramadan Start (18 Feb) : Ramadan is a period of prayer, reflection and fasting for many Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.
International Women's Day (08 Mar) : International Women's Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Day off for International Women's Day (09 Mar) : International Women's Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Eid al-Fitr (20 Mar) : 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.
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labour Day (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day (14 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Day of Customs and Traditions (15 May) : Day of Customs and Traditions is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Eid al-Adha (27 May) : 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.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)
National Day (05 Aug) : National Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
Assumption of Mary (15 Aug) : 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.
The Prophet's Birthday (26 Aug) : Mawlid, or Milad, marks the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, or Mohamed, in the year 570 of the Gregorian calendar.
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)
Martyrs' Day (31 Oct) : Martyrs' Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
All Saints’ Day (01 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Day off for All Saints’ Day (02 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
Proclamation of Independence Day (11 Dec) : Proclamation of Independence Day is a public holiday in Burkina Faso
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou)
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.